WATCH: Firefighters tackle blaze on Edinburgh hill
They were called there on Thursday afternoon
A grass fire on a hill in Edinburgh has sent smoke billowing across the city.
Fire crews were called to Blackford Hill shortly after 1pm on Thursday July 26.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said an area of roughly 30m x 30m was affected.
There are not thought to be any casualties as a result of the blaze, which is on the side of the hill near Blackford Pond.
A spokesman for the service said: "The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was alerted at 1.04pm on Thursday July 26 to reports of a wildfire on Blackford Hill, Edinburgh.
"Operations control mobilised two fire engines to the scene and firefighters are tackling the flames.
"There are no casualties.
"Crews currently remain at the scene.''
Blackford Hill is located between Morningside and the Braid Hills area of the Scottish capital