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We are currently in attendance at a fire affecting a scrapyard on Kilmaurs Road in Knockentiber.
Local residents are advised to keep windows and doors closed as a precaution. If you live in the nearby area and can also smell smoke, please follow the same advice.
We are currently in attendance alongside @PoliceScotland at an incident on Whitefriars Crescent near Glasgow Road, Perth.
Drivers and pedestrians are being asked to avoid the area. Please share this post to help others avoid the area.
11.25am on 26 September:
We currently have three fire appliances and a high reach vehicle in attendance at a fire affecting recycling centre near to Bogmoor Road, Glasgow.
Due to high levels of smoke in the area, we advise nearby residents to keep windows and doors closed.
Safe burning saves lives and land.
Any fire can get out of control and become a wildfire if you’re not safe. Make sure your flame is fully extinguished before you leave the area.
Remember, there’s no such thing as a harmless fire.
#NoHarmlessFires
If you drop a cigarette in the forest, would anyone hear it burn down?
A lit cigarette could spark a wildfire destroying the habitat for countless animals and birds.
Help protect Scotland’s wildlife. Dispose cigarettes properly.
There’s no such thing as a harmless fire.
New figures released by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service show a sharp rise in attacks on firefighters across Scotland.
The Fire Safety and Organisational Statistics 2025-26, released today, highlight there were 77 attacks on staff in the most recent recording period.
Read more and access the full report: firescotland.gov.uk/news/lat…
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(1/2) We are in attendance at a large fire in the open in Hopeman, Elgin.
We were alerted at 4.33pm this afternoon and Operations Control mobilised six fire appliances, a wildfire unit and specialist resources to the scene of the fire, which is approximately 250m x 100m.
A very high wildfire warning is in place for Eastern Highlands, Eastern and Southern Scotland from today (Wednesday, 12 August) until Thursday, 13 August.
Everyone should avoid lighting outdoor fires or barbecues. A single spark can cause significant damage.
A very high wildfire warning is still in place for Central Highlands, Southern and Eastern Scotland, until Monday 20 July.
Everyone should avoid lighting outdoor fires or barbecues.
A single spark can cause significant damage, and there is no such thing as a harmless fire.
We are currently in attendance at a large fire in the open near to Ryvoan Bothy within the Cairngorms National Park.
Due to large volumes of smoke residents in the surrounding communities should keep their windows and doors closed.
firescotland.gov.uk/news/sta…
A very high wildfire risk is forecast across central highlands, southern and eastern Scotland later this week and into the weekend.
If you're enjoying the warmer weather, please do so responsibly.
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Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026 will begin in less than a fortnight.
The major sporting event takes place from 23 July to 2 August.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is supporting partners with the safe delivery of the event.
Read more on the news section of our website.
Following a complex overnight incident in Edinburgh city centre, the fire at a former retail building on Princes Street has now been extinguished.
Thanks to the public and local community for patience and support throughout the incident.
Find out more: firescotland.gov.uk/news/pri…
We remain in attendance at a large fire on Princes Street in Edinburgh, where firefighters are working to extinguish and dampen down remaining hot spots.
Please continue to avoid the area.
We are currently in attendance at a large fire within an industrial estate in Tipperty, near Ellon, Aberdeenshire.
Nearby residents are being asked to close windows and doors due to smoke. Drivers on the A90 are asked to take extra care due to smoke drifting across the road.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service’s (SFRS) Board has agreed on proposed changes at more than 30 fire stations.
Chair of the Board Mhairi Wylie provides an overview of the decision process and outlines the next steps for the SFRS.
Read more ➡️ firescotland.gov.uk/news/cha…
Motorists should avoid Dalry Road, Edinburgh following a fire affecting a shop.
At 4.58pm on Tuesday, 16 June, Operations Control was alerted and mobilised six appliances and a high reach vehicle to the scene to make the area safe.
There are no reported casualties at this time.
Motorists on the M8 travelling through Livingston on Sunday, 14 June will see large smoke plumes due to a derelict building fire at Deans Industrial Estate.
We received the call at 3.20pm and currently have four appliances and a height vehicle at the scene to make the area safe.
