Outdoor fire safety message pitched at campers
Warmer weather and the increased numbers of people visiting the countryside as pandemic restrictions ease create a greater risk of fire.
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Oban wildfire raged for hours
Crews from as far away as Inveraray’s retained station and volunteers from Dalmally, Appin and Tyndrum joined Oban firefighters using beaters, specialist knapsacks and hoses to get the flames, seen from miles around, under control.
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Firefighters tackle raging wildfire throughout the night
At the peak of the blaze above Oban there were four appliances from as far away as Inveraray at the scene after the first call to a grassfire was reported at 3.34pm yesterday.
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Top wildfire advisor heads to Seil
Organisers hope the talk will also attract firefighters from across the area wanting to hear what UK wildfire expert Simon Thorp has to say.
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SNH issues wildfire warning and guidelines
SNH has issued warnings about wildfires and guidelines for safe moor burning.