Incident - Fire at Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh
Posted: Friday, 15 August 2025 3.10pm
Firefighters remain at the scene of a fire at Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh for a sixth day.
Members of the public are advised to stay away from the area.
Statement:
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 4.05pm on Sunday, 10 August, to reports of a fire in the open at Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh.
“Operations Control mobilised four fire appliances and specialist resources to a fire affecting a large area of gorse.
"We currently have two fire appliances and specialist resources at the scene, where firefighters are continuing to dampen down hotspots.
"There are no reported casualties."
ENDS
Posted: Wednesday, 13 August, 2025 2.55pm
Firefighters remain at the scene of a fire at Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh for a fourth day.
Members of the public are advised to stay away from the area.
Statement:
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 4.05pm on Sunday, 10 August, to reports of a fire in the open at Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh.
“Operations Control mobilised four fire appliances and specialist resources to a fire affecting a large area of gorse.
"We currently have two fire appliances and specialist resources at the scene, where firefighters are continuing to dampen down hotspots.
"There are no reported casualties."
ENDS
Posted: Tuesday, 12 August, 2025, 10.50am
Firefighters remain at the scene of a fire at Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh for a third day.
Members of the public are advised to stay away from the area.
Statement:
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Group Commander Niall MacLennan said: “We were alerted at 4.05pm on Sunday, 10 August, to reports of a fire in the open at Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh.
“Operations Control initially mobilised four fire appliances and specialist resources to a fire affecting a large area of gorse.
“We currently have two fire appliances at the scene and firefighters are continuing to dampen down hotspots.
"There are no reported casualties at this time.
“Members of the public are advised to stay away from the area.”
He added: “While we have no indication of the cause of the fire, the majority of fires of this nature are started by human behaviour.
“Responsible human behaviour can significantly lower the chance of a fire starting.
“It's vital to follow all safety advice when outdoors and to make sure you are familiar with the Scottish Outdoor Access Code at all times."
ENDS
For guidance: Please see the Scottish Outdoor Access Code
Posted: Monday, 11 August, 2025, 12.40pm
Firefighters remain at the scene of a fire at Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh. Members of the public are advised to stay away from the area.
Statement:
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Group Commander Niall MacLennan said: “We were alerted at 4.05pm on Sunday, 10 August, to reports of a fire in the open at Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh.
“Operations Control mobilised four fire appliances and specialist resources to a fire affecting a large area of gorse.
“We currently have three fire appliances and specialist resources at the scene where firefighters are continuing to dampen down hotspots.
"There are no reported casualties at this time.
“Members of the public are advised to stay away from the area.”
He added: “While we have no indication of the cause of the fire, the majority of fires of this nature are started by human behaviour.
“Responsible human behaviour can significantly lower the chance of a fire starting.
“It's vital to follow all safety advice when outdoors and to make sure you are familiar with the Scottish Outdoor Access Code at all times."
ENDS
For guidance: Please see the Scottish Outdoor Access Code
Posted: Monday, 11 August, 2025 7.55am
Firefighters remain at the scene at Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh. Members of the public are advised to stay away from the area.
Statement:
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "We were alerted at 4.05pm on Sunday, 10 August, to reports of a fire in the open at Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh.
“Operations Control mobilised four fire appliances and specialist resources to a fire affecting a large area of gorse.
“Two fire appliances currently remain at the scene where crews are continuing to dampen down hotspots.
"There are no reported casualties at this time.
“Members of the public are advised to stay away from the area.”
Posted: Sunday, 10 August, 2025 7.20pm
We are currently in attendance at a fire at Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh.
Statement:
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "We were alerted at 4.05pm on Sunday, 10 August, to reports of a fire in the open at Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh.
"Operations Control mobilised four fire appliances and specialist resources to the area where firefighters are working to extinguish a fire affecting a large area of gorse.
"There are no reported casualties at this time and crews remain at the scene."