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The Latest Breaking News from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Firefighters leave scene of Cairngorms wildfire after nearly five weeks

SFRS crews left the scene on Monday and handed the final affected area over to the RSPB.

Evening Standard

Part of wildfire cordon around village to be lifted on Friday morning

After three weeks of disruption, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said the C7 Ski Road, known as the Glenmore corridor, will fully reopen.

Evening Standard

Scottish Government ‘not expecting military support’ to help combat wildfire

More than 500 firefighters have been tackling the blaze over the past 11 days.

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Cairngorms wildfire continues to rage as smoke seen 50 miles away in Aberdeen

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John Swinney says Cairngorms wildfire 'stark reminder' of climate change risks

THE First Minister has thanked the crews battling a large wildfire in the Cairngorms, saying the moment is a "stark reminder" of the risks…

The National (Scotland)

Fire crews continue to battle blaze on Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service first responded to reports of the fire at 6.38pm on Sunday

The Independent UK

Fire crews tackle Arthur's Seat blaze as smoke fills sky over Edinburgh

FIRECREWS are battling a blaze at Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh as locals report large smoke plumes billowing into the sky ...

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Body found in River Clyde after man seen entering water in early hours

THE body of a man has been pulled from the River Clyde in the early hours of the weekend ...

The National (Scotland)

Cairngorms authorities issue update as wildfire burns for fourth day

AVIEMORE is “no longer in the immediately affected area” of the Cairngorms wildfire operations as crews spend a fourth day at the scene ...

The National (Scotland)

Cairngorms wildfire: Aviemore no longer in ‘immediately affected area’

The fire started late on Wednesday morning.

Evening Standard

Princes Street blaze shows fire service ‘can’t face more cuts’, union warns

The Fire Brigades Union also said the age of the building severely damaged by fire on Thursday meant it posed more difficulties for firefighters.

Evening Standard

Historic building in Edinburgh city centre gutted by fire

Large parts of Princes Street have been cordoned off.

Evening Standard

Fire crews battle huge blaze at Aberdeenshire industrial estate overnight

FIREFIGHTERS have battled a huge blaze at an industrial estate in Aberdeenshire throughout the night ...

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government gives £250,000 in aid after devastating Venezuela earthquakes

The Scottish Government has provided aid for Venezuela as the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service send members to assist after devastating earthquakes…

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

SCOTLAND'S climate is becoming drier and warmer, resulting in an expanded "risk period" for wildfires alongside the potential health…

The National (Scotland)

Firefighters tackle major blaze near Scottish airfield

FIREFIGHTERS are tackling a major blaze near an airfield as locals have been told to keep their windows and doors closed due to a large plume of…

The National (Scotland)

Firefighters battle large wildfire in Pentland hills near Edinburgh

FIREIFGHTERS are tackling a wildfire in the Pentland Hills near Edinburgh ...

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Multi-agency response launched to investigate cause of Arthur's Seat fire

An investigation has been launched to establish the cause of a large grass fire which broke out near Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh on Monday ...

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Evening Standard

Cause of Arthur’s Seat fire yet to be established

Police Scotland issued a public appeal for information following the fire at the Scottish landmark.

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'Suspicious wheelie bin fire' in Scottish town sparks police investigation

A 'suspicious' wheelie bin fire in a Scottish town has sparked a police investigation ...

The National (Scotland)

Man dies in early morning house fire as police launch investigation

A MAN has died following a house fire in South Ayrshire as police launch an investigation into the blaze ...

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36 houses evacuated in Scottish village after 'ground movement' causes shift

THIRTY-SIX houses in a former Scottish mining village have been evacuated after a “ground movement” caused them to shift positions ...

The Independent UK

Wildfire warning as ‘extreme’ risk alert issued for parts of UK this weekend

A warning of a very high risk of wildfire in western Scotland will increase to an ‘extreme’ risk alert on Friday

Evening Standard

Campfire ban in Cairngorms National Park to come into force to cut wildfire risk

The ban will be in place from April 1 until September 30.

Evening Standard

Lord Advocate meets firefighter’s widow as investigations into death continue

Shelley Martin recently criticised ‘unacceptable’ delays around inquiries into the death her husband Barry in the Jenners fire in 2023.

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