MSP thanks emergency services for efforts in tackling Fauldhouse wildfire

Daily Record

14-05-2025

Angela Constance, MSP for Almond Valley and constituency MSP for Fauldhouse, has expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the emergency services responding to the significant wildfire.
Fauldhouse's MSP has thanked the emergency services for tackling the wildfire which took hold over the weekend.
Angela Constance, MSP for Almond Valley and constituency MSP for Fauldhouse, has expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the emergency services responding to the significant wildfire.
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'I want to put on record my grateful thanks and appreciation to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), Police Scotland, Scottish Ambulance Service and Forestry and Land Scotland,' Angela said.
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'Due to the combined efforts of SFRS and partners, they have protected the public and property in what is a significant and prolonged incident affecting 100 hectares during the fifth wildfire danger assessment of the year.'
Spring is the most critical period for wildfires in Scotland, with SFRS attending an average of 170 large outdoor fires each year. The Scottish Government supports the implementation of the wildfire strategy with £1.6 million.
Angela added: 'The current weather in Scotland means that the risks of wildfires are higher, and I must reinforce to the public who are enjoying the outdoors to follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code and to avoid lighting open fires, especially when a Wildfire Danger Assessment is in place.'
On Wednesday morning, a Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) spokesperson confirmed that two appliances remained at the scene.
People living nearby have been urged to keep their windows and doors closed due to the smoke.
An SFRS spokesperson said on Wednesday at around 7.30am: 'There are still sporadic hotspots, so we still have crews in attendance fighting it.'
The fire service had earlier warned of an 'extreme' risk of wildfires across mainland Scotland due to the warm, dry weather, which remained in place until May 12.