The Latest Breaking News from SFRS

Helicopters 'water-bomb' wildfire as emergency government meeting called

FIREFIGHTERS remain at the scene of a wildfire which has been burning since Thursday, although progress has been made in bringing it under control…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 7, 2025

Wildfire expected to spread into neighbouring authority as police issue warning

An ongoing wildfire that started in Dumfries and Galloway is expected to spread to a neighbouring authority in the coming hours, emergency services…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 5, 2025

Helicopters deployed as emergency services tackle 'large wildfire' in Galloway

Emergency services are currently tackling a "large wildfire" which has spread across multiple parts of Galloway Forest Park ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 5, 2025

Fire crews battle blazes across UK amid ‘very high to extreme’ risk for weekend

People urged not to light fires as crews attend outbreaks in Stirling and Dunbartonshire and on Dorset heathland

The Guardian - UK · Apr 3, 2025

Fire crews battle blazes across UK as ‘extreme’ wildfire risk remains

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service warned a ‘very high to extreme’ risk of wildfire remains in place across Scotland until Monday.

Evening Standard · Apr 3, 2025

Firefighters tackle huge wildfire near Scottish city with flames two metres high

Firefighters are tackling a grass blaze in the Stirling area while an “extreme” risk of wildfire warning from the fire service remains in place…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 3, 2025

Firefighters tackle grass blaze amid warning over 'extreme risk' of wildfires

Firefighters have tackled a blaze in West Dunbartonshire which spread across 9000 square metres of grass ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 2, 2025

‘Extreme’ wildfire risk as warnings issued for much of the UK

It comes after England saw its sunniest March on record and its sixth driest March since records began in 1836, according to the Met Office.

Evening Standard · Apr 2, 2025

Emergency crews tackle huge wildfire near Glasgow amid ‘extreme’ risk warning

Firefighters are tackling a grass blaze on hills near Glasgow amid an “extreme” risk of wildfire warning from the fire service ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 2, 2025

'Extreme' wildfire warning issued across Scotland

AN “extreme” risk of wildfire has been issued across Scotland this week as more sunny days are forecast ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 1, 2025