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Why the Arthur’s Seat burn is a cautionary tale for the UK’s wildfire management strategy

For the tenth time this year, a wildfire warning covers most of Scotland. The latest alert came after a recent, and not the ...

Grim aftermath of Edinburgh Arthur's Seat fire as it smoulders on a week later

Crews were first mobilised to the blaze on Sunday, August 10 at around 4.10pm after they were made aware of reports of a fire ...

Harrowing Arthur's Seat images show aftermath of major fire as it smoulders one week on

Firefighters were first sent to the scene at around 4.10pm on Sunday, August 10, after they were alerted to a blaze affecting ...

Arthur's Seat fire: Public told to avoid popular Edinburgh beauty spot as crews remain on scene

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) spokesperson said: “Crews remain in attendance at a fire in the open at Arthur's Seat, Holyrood Park, Edinburgh. “Firefighters are continuing to dampen down ...

What is a 'firewave'? Experts issue weather warning for UK cities this weekend

Prolonged dry spells and hot weather create conditions for multiple wildfires to break out at once, an event researchers have ...