Fire crews battle hillside blaze in North Queensferry overnight as smoke billows near Forth Rail Bridge

Fire crews have continued to battle a hillside blaze in North Queensferry overnight as smoke billows near the Forth Rail Bridge.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were called to reports of fire in the open at around 8pm on Monday evening.

Initially, one appliance was sent to the scene, but at its height, three crews were tackling the blaze.

As of 6.45am, more than ten hours after the flames took hold of the grassy area, one engine remains in attendance.

Pictures of the scene shows a significant area affected by the blaze as crews attempt to get it under control.

A cloud of white smoke has also been spotted emanating from the area close to the Forth Rail Bridge. No injuries have been reported.

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