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Firefighters Tackle Wildfire in Pentland Hills Near Edinburgh
Six fire engines responded as the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service warned a single spark can quickly cause widespread damage.
- Emergency services responded to a wildfire at Torduff Reservoir near Edinburgh at 5.49pm on Thursday, with three fire engines remaining on site as of Friday morning.
- The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and the Scottish Wildfire Forum issued a 'very high' risk warning for wildfires in eastern Scotland, effective from Friday through Monday.
- Six fire engines were deployed at the peak of the incident, with three remaining on site through Friday morning; officials confirmed there were no reports of injuries.
- Deputy Assistant Chief Officer Kenny Barbour urged residents to avoid lighting outdoor fires, stating 'even a single spark can quickly escalate,' and to report blazes immediately by calling 999.
- A spokesperson for Pentland Hills Regional Park warned that landscape recovery from wildfires takes years, advising visitors to use waymarked paths and avoid walking or cycling on damaged areas.
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Firefighters tackle wildfire in Pentland Hills near Edinburgh
There were six fire engines at the scene at the height of the incident.
·London, United Kingdom
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