A WILDFIRE warning has been issued for most of Scotland for the 10th time this year following a large blaze on Arthur’s Seat.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) issued the warning and urged the public to avoid the use of naked flames outdoors.
A “very high” risk of wildfire comes into effect on Wednesday and will remain in place until August 19.
From Wednesday to Friday, eastern Scotland is covered by the warning, followed by the east and west of the country between August 16 and 17.
On Monday and Tuesday next week, the warning covers most of Scotland, including the east, west, central belt and southern uplands.
Wildfires have the potential to burn for days and devastate vast areas of land and wildlife.
A wildfire ravaged Glen Rosa on the Isle of Arran in April, and a blaze which experts said was likely to have been caused by human behaviour broke out at Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh at the weekend.
“We know the vast majority of wildfires are started by human behaviour, so acting responsibly can lower the chance of a fire starting in the first place.
“Help us protect remote and rural communities, who can be hugely impacted by wildfires, by following the safety advice and being familiar with the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.”
Wildfire prevention and safety advice can be found on the SFRS website.
