Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

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Motorists on the M8 travelling through Livingston on Sunday, 14 June will see large smoke plumes due to a derelict building fire at Deans Industrial Estate.

We received the call at 3.20pm and currently have four appliances and a height vehicle at the scene to make the area safe.

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Congratulations to Watch Commander Ian Nicolson from the Isle of Skye and recently retired Area Commander Chris Getty from East Dunbartonshire who both received a King's Fire Service Medal as part of the King’s Birthday Honours.
Our website's news section has more details.

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Guests in short-term let accommodation must be protected from harm caused by fire.

With the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow taking place next month, we're reminding dutyholders of their legal responsibilities.

Visit our website's section for businesses and landlords.

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There is a very high risk of wildfires in Eastern Scotland from Friday, 29 May to Monday, 1 June.

Taking simple steps can help reduce the risk and prevent severe damage.

Learn more - https://t.co/XTUmuJf3e2

#NoHarmlessFires

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We are currently attending an incident near Ballochmill Road in Rutherglen.

Operations Control has mobilised three appliances and crews are working to extinguish a fire in the open.

Due to a large amount of smoke in the area, residents should keep doors and windows shut.

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🔥There is a very high risk of wildfires in this area on Thursday, 28 May.

Wildfires have the potential to destroy property, landscapes and wildlife. Taking simple precautions can help prevent devastating damage.

🔗Learn more - https://t.co/IOZ2VijyXs

#NoHarmlessFires

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[UPDATE: 25 May - 8.59pm] There is a large amount of smoke resulting from the incident at Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh. Local area residents are advised to keep windows and doors shut as a precaution.

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We are currently in attendance at an incident on Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh.

Operations Control has mobilised three appliances to the scene, and people are asked to avoid the area while our crews work to extinguish a large grass fire.

Thank you for your calls and assistance.

[Scottish Fire and Rescue Service @fire_scot]

We are currently in attendance at an incident on Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh.

Operations Control has mobilised three appliances to the scene, and people are asked to avoid the area while our crews work to extinguish a large grass fire.

Thank you for your calls and assistance.

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Residents near Fauldhouse area should keep windows and doors shut due to smoke from an outdoor fire near Springhill and Leadloch Road.

Operations Control mobilised six appliances and a wildfire support unit to the area at 3.44pm on Sunday, 24 May.

Crews remain in attendance.

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Two fire appliances and additional resources remain at the scene while crews continue to dampen down hotspots.

Nearby residents no longer need to keep windows and doors closed, however road restrictions in the area remain in place.

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100+ firefighters are tackling a building fire on Baronald Street in Rutherglen.

22 fire appliances remain at the scene of the fire which is affecting a commercial building.

Local residents are asked to close windows and doors and stay clear of the area.

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Four fire appliances and additional resources remain at the scene of a fire on Baronald Street in Rutherglen.
Nearby residents no longer need to keep windows and doors closed, however road restrictions in the area remain in place.

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We are currently in attendance at a fire affecting a block of flats on Whitson Road, Edinburgh.

Three fire appliances and a number of additional resources are in attendance.

Road closures are currently in place and people are being advised to avoid the area at this time.

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There is an extreme risk of wildfire across the whole of Scotland from today until Saturday, 2 May.

We know many people across Scotland will be wanting to enjoy the good weather across the bank holiday weekend. We ask that everyone does so responsibly.

#NoHarmlessFires

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🔥 Wildfire warning for Western Scotland 🔥

Extreme risk of wildfire across Western Scotland until Sunday, 26 April.

Wildfires can destroy property, landscapes and wildlife. Remember, there’s no such thing as a 'harmless' fire.

🚒 Help spread the word.
#NoHarmlessFires

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🔥 Wildfire warning for Western Scotland 🔥

Very high risk of wildfire in these areas until Sunday, 26 April.

Wildfires can destroy property, landscapes and wildlife. Remember, there’s no such thing as a 'harmless' fire.

🚒 Help spread the word.
#NoHarmlessFires