Edinburgh traffic: Firefighters rush to blaze on A720 near Millerhill junction

Emergency services extinguished a fire near to the Edinburgh City Bypass this afternoon.

A fire crew were alerted to reports of grass on fire near to the A720 between the Old Craighall and Sherriffhall Roundabout at around 2.37pm on Tuesday, July 12.

One fire appliance rushed to the scene, where firefighters extinguished the blaze affecting grass and bushes.

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “There were no reported casualties and crews left after ensuring the area was made safe.”