Hikers flee iconic British landmark as emergency services tackle huge wildfire

Fire crews are battling a blaze at the iconic Arthur's Seat landmark in Edinburgh as hikers flee from thick smoke and flames.

Emergency responders received more than 180 emergency calls from residents as the bank holiday heatwave grips the UK.

A spokesman said fire crews were called to reports of the “grass on fire” near the St Anthony's Chapel ruins at 6.18pm.

They said one fire appliance is at the scene and two more have been dispatched.

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