Firefighters tackle large blaze on Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh
It follows a recent spate of wildfires in the Highlands, considered "the biggest Scotland has ever seen", during a particularly warm and dry summer.
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Telford gorse fire prompts dry weather safety plea
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Daily Record
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'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. A 'very high' risk of wildfire has been put in place for the next week as a sizzling heatwave continues across the country. As the parts of Scotland enjoy highs of 28C over the next couple of days a stark warning has been issued by fire chiefs to remind the public to enjoy the weather responsibly and be aware of wildfire risks. The warning from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service comes into effect from Wednesday, 13 August and remains in place until Tuesday, 19 August. It comes as fire crews remain at the scene of Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh after it was ravaged by gorse fires on Sunday into the early hours of Monday. The fire had engulfed large areas of the extinct volcano close to the city centre. No casualties have been reported in the incident, but fire crews have battled for more than a day to try and extinguish the inferno, with four appliances and specialist resources mobilised to Arthur's Seat at its peak. The affected areas across Scotland at risk of wildfires include: 13-15 August - eastern areas 16-17 August - eastern and western areas 18-19 August - most of Scotland, including east, west, central belt and southern uplands. 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. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Group Commander Niall MacLennan said: "During periods when the risk of wildfires is high, we want people to avoid using portable barbecues, discarding cigarettes on the ground or lighting campfires in or near areas of vegetation as these all pose a significant threat. "We know the vast majority of wildfires are started by human behaviour, so acting responsibly can lower the chance of a fire starting in the first place. "Help us protect remote and rural communities, who can be hugely impacted by wildfires, by following the safety advice and being familiar with the Scottish Outdoor Access Code." The SFRS has an array of wildfire prevention and safety advice on its website. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
STV News
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Scottish heatwave sparks tenth wildfire warning
Scotland's tenth wildfire warning this year has been issued as the country heads into a heatwave. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is urging the public to avoid using naked flames outdoors from August 13 to August 19. The first warning will go into place across the eastern parts of the country from August 13 to 15. A second warning for eastern and western parts of the country comes into place on August 16 and expires on August 17. Most of Scotland, including the east, west, central belt and southern uplands, is covered by a third warning from August 18 to 19. It comes as Scotland is set to get its third heatwave of the summer, with STV weather presenter Philip Petrie saying temperatures are set to be as much as 12 degrees above average. 'Most of the very high temperatures (33C-35C) will be seen across parts of central and southern England, but it will still be very warm in Scotland with lots of bright and dry weather around until Thursday,' Philip said. A number of wildfires have devastated parts of the country this year. In April, a wildfire broke out on the Isle of Bute and burned for five days. Richard Whitcomb, chair of Bute Community Forest, said the forest lost around eight hectares to the blaze. In the same month, a second blaze broke out on the Isle of Arran and decimated the island's reptile population, leaving hundreds dead. In May, a disposable barbecue caused a blaze around the size of 'two rugby pitches' in the Trossachs. Woodland Trust Scotland said the two hectare fire killed nesting birds and other wildlife in the Glen Finglas region of the national park. Group commander Niall MacLennan is urging people to avoid using portable barbecues, discarding cigarettes on the ground or lighting campfires in or near areas of vegetation, as these all pose a significant threat. 'We know the vast majority of wildfires are started by human behaviour, so acting responsibly can lower the chance of a fire starting in the first place,' he said. 'Help us protect remote and rural communities, who can be hugely impacted by wildfires, by following the safety advice and being familiar with the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
