North Queensferry fire: Firefighters battle wildfire near Forth Bridge overnight

Firefighters have worked through the night to tackle a wildfire near the Forth Bridge | Breaking News & Crime in Edinburgh

Firefighters have worked through the night tackling a wildfire near the Forth Bridge.

Emergency services were called to the scene near North Queensferry close to the Fife Coastal Path at 8.09pm on Monday.

Flames and a column of smoke were visible near the northern end of the Forth Bridge, with pictures on social media showing the fire spreading on a steep hill next to the water.

Firefighters have worked through the night to tackle a wildfire near the Forth Bridge | Breaking News & Crime in Edinburgh

At the height of the incident three fire engines were at the scene and there was still one present at 6.30am on Tuesday.

There were no reports of any casualties.

Fire crews set up hose lines running across the streets in North Queensferry as they tackled the blaze.