Flames seen across Edinburgh as fire breaks out in Scotland

LONDON

Firefighters are tackling a large blaze as a fire broke out on Arthur's Seat, in the center of Edinburgh, according to media reports on Sunday.

The blaze was seen spreading across Arthur's Seat, the main peak of the group of hills in Edinburgh, and police have urged people to steer clear of the area.

Emergency services are on the scene as one helicopter was also seen over the ongoing blaze, Scottish daily The National reported.

Members of the public were evacuated from the High Road in Holyrood Park.

The fire broke out at one of the busiest times of the year for the Scottish capital, with the Edinburgh Festival Fringe continuing in the city.

The ongoing fire followed recent wildfires in the Highlands, described as the biggest Scotland has ever seen, during a warm, dry summer.

According to local residents, although there have been previous fires by the Salisbury Crags, they have never seen a blaze reach so high, said the report.