First Wildfire Warning of the Year Issued in Scotland

First wildfire warning of the year issued in Scotland

The first official wildfire alert of the year has been issued, warning of a very high risk of wildfire in northern and north-east Scotland.

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The first official wildfire alert of the year has been issued in Scotland

Wildfire warning issued with parts of Scotland at 'very high' risk

The public has been urged not to light fires outdoors during the warning period