Dumfries and Galloway at 'very high' risk of wildfire as hot weather to continue
A wildfire warning has been issued for Dumfries and Galloway with the hot, dry weather set to continue.
Fire chiefs fear there is a 'very high' risk of wildfire on Monday and Tuesday next week.
Huge parts of the Galloway Forest were destroyed by a wildfire in April, which took emergency services several days to bring under control.
Dumfries and Galloway has seen warm, dry weather for the last few days, which is set to continue into next week.
The 'very high' wildfire risk came into effect in some parts of Scotland today, with Dumfries and Galloway most at risk on Monday and Tuesday.
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service wildfire tactical adviser, 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.
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'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.
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'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.'
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