Fire service tackle blaze at Calton Hill
Emergency services attended the scene of a blaze in Edinburgh city centre
Last updated 26th Jun 2022
Scottish Fire and Rescue Services tackled a fire which broke out on Calton Hill in Edinburgh on Sunday afternoon.
The fire service told Forth News, 4 appliances attended the scene to tackle the blaze, which broke out at around 3:15pm.
There were no reports of any injuries.
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokeswoman said: "Four appliances are in attendance and we are currently tackling a large gorse fire."
Edinburgh Central MSP Angus Robertson tweeted: "Very worrying and dramatic scenes from central Edinburgh with fire on Calton Hill by the historic Royal High School building.
"Wishing all the best to the emergency services at the scene."
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