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Daily Record
Daily Record
National
Jon Brady

Third wildfire engulfs Scottish Highlands as emergency services work to contain blaze

Fire crews in the Highlands are battling the third significant wildfire in the region in recent days after flames took hold in woodland near Fort William.

Emergency services are understood to have first been called to Camisky Woods in Torlundy, around three miles north-west of the Highland town, on Monday June 12 following reports of fire caused by lightning strikes. However, the smouldering remains of the fire are believed to have reignited earlier on Wednesday amid extremely dry and hot conditions.

A helicopter has been deployed to dump water on the flames from above while ground crews work to extinguish the flames with hoses. Local police and fire chiefs have warned the public to take care while efforts are made to dampen down the flames for a second time in as many days.

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