A hillside fire has broken out on Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh, burning through gorse across the landmark extinct volcano.
The blaze erupted during a stretch of hot, dry weather that has left vegetation highly flammable.
Emergency services confirmed casualties from the incident and urged residents not to contact operations control regarding the fire.
Police closed Queens Drive near the Pollock Halls roundabout down to Dynamic Earth and advised motorists to use alternative routes.
Officials have not determined the cause of the Arthur’s Seat fire.
Separately, a wildfire in Cairngorms National Park has burned for five consecutive days, scorching six square kilometres of land.
Campsites and a ski resort in the Glenmore Forest Park area were evacuated as the fire spread.
Wildfires ignite when dried vegetation such as scrubland or forest floor leaf litter becomes tinder for fast-moving flames.
Most wildfires stem from human activity, including discarded cigarettes or arson, rather than natural causes.
Multiple wildfires have struck the Highlands this week amid conditions experts describe as a coordinated outbreak of fires near populated areas.
