Two wildfires have broken out across the country following a warning that low-lying areas of Scotland could be ‘devastated’ by flames.
An extreme wildfire warning was put in place across all low-lying areas of Scotland as firefighters warned of the risk of “devastation” to farmland, wildlife and woodland.
On Thursday afternoon, a wildfire broke out on the Kilpatrick Hills in Dumbarton just after 2pm.
PixByPedroA Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 2.13pm on Thursday March 20, to reports of a wildfire in the Kilpatrick Hills, near Old Kilpatrick in Dumbarton.
“Operations Control initially mobilised one appliance to the scene and on arrival crews called for the additional attendance of another three appliances.
“Firefighters worked to bring the wildfire under control and had to leave due to diminishing light.
Firefighters revisited at first light on Friday, March 21 and found that the fire had extinguished. They left the scene after ensuring the area was made safe.”
Peter JollyMeanwhile a blaze has also broke out at Tomfat woods near Inverness on Friday.
Six appliances were sent to the scene after fire crews were alerted to the blaze at around 10am.
Police said the B861 has been closed due to the wildfire.
A SFRS spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 10.14am on Friday, March 21, to reports of a wildfire off the B861 between Inverness and Farr.
“Operations Control have mobilised six fire appliances and special resources to the scene.
“Firefighters continue to work to bring the wildfire under control.
“There is no immediate threat to life or nearby property.”
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