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Grass fire near Arthur’s Seat sends plume of smoke over Edinburgh

The fire broke out on Monday evening (Jane Barlow/PA) - (PA Wire)

A large grass fire has broken out in Holyrood Park near Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh.

The fire started in an area of vegetation near the ruins of St Anthony’s Chapel on Monday evening, sending a plume of smoke over the city.

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