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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Jamie Calder

Experts sound alarm as Scottish heatwave shows wildfire 'risk period' is expanding

A wildfire in Arran's Glen Rosa in April 2025 (Image: Police Scotland/PA Wire)

SCOTLAND'S climate is becoming drier and warmer, resulting in an expanded "risk period" for wildfires alongside the potential health impacts of high heat, experts have said.

Across the UK temperatures are soaring, with amber and even rare red warnings in place across much of England and Wales later this week, and Scotland bracing for highs of 32 degrees Celsius, and a potential breaking of the June temperature record.

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