'High Risk' of Wildfires as Heatwave Continues and People Urged to Avoid Using Portable BBQs

'High Risk' of wildfires as heatwave continues and people urged to avoid using portable BBQs

A 'very high' risk of wildfire comes into effect from Wednesday, August 13, and will remain in place until Tuesday, August 19, with August 18 and 19 set to be biggest threat to areas around Glasgow.

Wildfire warning issued in Scotland for 10th time this year

A wildfire warning has been issued for most of Scotland for the 10th time this year following a large blaze on Arthur’s Seat ...

'Very high' wildfire warning issued by fire chiefs as sizzling heatwave continues

The vast majority of wildfires are started by human behaviour and the SFRS is urging communities to avoid lighting fires and using naked flames while this warning is in place.

Scotland at 'very high' wildfire risk from Wednesday

Experts say the vast majority of wildfires in Scotland are caused by inadvertent human activity.

Scottish heatwave sparks tenth wildfire warning

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is urging the public to avoid using naked flames outdoors from August 13 to August 19.