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Wildfire warning issued for farming communities in Scotland

Last year's wildfires in Carrbridge and Dava had covered approximately 11,827 hectares of moorland and woodland in what was the country's largest wildfire event

Chris Brayford
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"Every spark, even the smallest, has the potential to become a wildfire and cause a large amount of damage."
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"Every spark, even the smallest, has the potential to become a wildfire and cause a large amount of damage."

Rural communities have been encouraged to be on high-alert for potential wildfire outbreaks this weekend. Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said there is a high risk of wildfire for North and...

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