21 August 2026
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3 min read
New figures released by the Scottish Government show 238 wildfires were recorded in Scotland last year compared to just 55 in 2024, a 330% increase. The major wildfire in the Cairngorms last month...
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Coordinated responses to the extreme weather continues as the group moves to weekly meetings
20 August 2026
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3 min read
A total of 1,132 wildfires have been responded to so far, surpassing 2025’s figure of 1,017
20 August 2026
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3 min read
Yellow warnings have been issued across the UK with downpours likely to lead to flooding
19 August 2026
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2 min read
