A ‘very high' risk of wildfire comes into effect from Wednesday 13 August
The affected areas across Scotland are: 13-15 August – eastern areas – 16-17 August – eastern and western areas and 18-19 August – most of Scotland, including east, west, central belt and southern uplands.
Wildfires have the potential to burn for days and devastate vast areas of land and wildlife.
Group Commander Niall MacLennan is one of the SFRS Wildfire Tactical Advisers.
He 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.'
Wildfire prevention and safety advice can be found on the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service's website.
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A ‘very high' risk of wildfire comes into effect from Wednesday 13 August
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