Firefighters tackle wildfire on Perthshire hillside
Local resident Louise Omerod, who witnessed the blaze, said it was hard to reach on the hillside and firefighters had a "tough job on their hands". She said crews "worked really hard" to contain the flames and deserved thanks for their efforts.Earlier in July, parts of the north of Scotland were hit by wildfires which burned for several days, prompting a police investigation.SFRS group commander Raymond King asked people to exercise "extreme caution" and to "think twice" before doing anything involving a naked flame.He continued: "Many rural and remote communities are hugely impacted by wildfires, which can cause significant damage."The blaze comes during a heatwave that has seen temperatures pass 30C in parts of Scotland.
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