Crews battle 'multiple areas of grass and gorse' on fire

Fire crews were called to battle multiple areas of grass and gorse alight in Fife on Wednesday night.

Emergency services were alerted to the wildfire near Raising Sun Road in Buckhaven at around 9.02pm.

Firefighters discovered that several grassy areas were ablaze, affecting an area of around 150 m².

Crews left the scene at around 10.30pm after ensuring the flames were extinguished and the area was safe.

No injuries were reported.

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A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 9.02pm on Wednesday, April 22, to reports of a wildfire near Raising Sun Road, Buckhaven.

“Firefighters found multiple areas of grass and gorse alight covering approximately 150 m².

“Four appliances attended the scene and left at around 10.30pm after making the area safe.

“No injuries were reported.”

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