Firefighters from two counties battle wildfire on Bucks green space
- Police Scotland stated that hikers and wild campers were evacuated due to wildfires spreading in Galloway Forest Park and the Loch Doon area.
- The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service reported helicopters and ground teams fighting large wildfires affecting Merrick Hill and Loch Dee.
- Galloway Mountain Rescue Team helped evacuate groups and used drones to assist firefighters in tracking the blaze's movement.
- Firefighters and helicopters are working to combat the blaze, which has been further complicated by dry weather conditions.
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Firefighters from two counties battle wildfire on Bucks green space
A Bucks wildfire sparked a large emergency response as firefighters from across the area raced to extinguish the flames.
Hikers evacuated while Scotland battles wildfires on two fronts
Wildfires have raged in the Highlands and Galloway Forest Park this weekend (Picture: Galloway Mountain Rescue Team) Hikers and campers have been evacuated from the path of wildfires threatening one of Scotland’s national parks. Flames that started at Glentrool in Galloway have spread through the forest, 15 miles north to Loch Doon, famous for its castle ruins. The fire started after temperatures reached 23°C on Friday, the hottest day of the ye…
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