Series of wildfires across Scotland during 'extreme' alert
Summary
Several wildfires broke out across Scotland on Saturday, with an extreme wildfire warning issued for western areas and a very high warning for central and eastern parts. Firefighters and local workers fought the fires, and police are investigating one blaze in Aberdeenshire as deliberate. No injuries were reported.Key Facts
- Wildfires occurred at Loch Lomond, Isle of Skye, and near Lochinver in the Highlands on Saturday afternoon.
- An "extreme" wildfire alert was in place for western Scotland until midnight, with a "very high" alert for central and eastern areas.
- Firefighters spent many hours extinguishing large fires, including a five-mile blaze near Loch Fionn.
- In Peterhead, police treat a beach fire as deliberate and are investigating.
- The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service urges the public to avoid outdoor fires and report large fires quickly.
- Since 2010, 80% of large outdoor fires in Scotland happen between March and May.
- Climate change, warmer summers, and dry conditions increase the risk of wildfires.
- New strategies and equipment are being used to help control wildfires during Scotland’s busiest fire season.
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