Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Never use social media to report an emergency, always dial 999. DMs not always monitored.

[Scottish Fire and Rescue Service @fire_scot]

We are currently in attendance at a fire affecting a scrapyard on Kilmaurs Road in Knockentiber.
Local residents are advised to keep windows and doors closed as a precaution. If you live in the nearby area and can also smell smoke, please follow the same advice.

[Transport Scotland @transcotland]

⚠️ #StormBoelo: strong winds throughout Scotland

🟠 Amber @metoffice warning for 24 hours from 9pm Saturday

🚓 @PoliceScotland advises a high risk of disruption

#PlanAhead and allow extra time for journeys

Read more ➡️ https://t.co/9oGbN9KoTA

[Scottish Government @scotgov]

An amber weather warning for wind is in place for most of Scotland from 9pm tomorrow to 9pm on Sunday.

Strong winds are expected to cause disruption in these areas.

Keep up-to-date with the forecast and visit https://t.co/Ds0taXvjXS for advice.

[Ready Scotland @ReadyScotland]

Strong winds are forecast. Keep your home protected.

Secure loose objects such as ladders, garden furniture or anything that could cause danger.

Find out more at https://t.co/gW4lH7HIVQ

[Met Office @metoffice]

Storm Boelo will impact Northern Ireland, Scotland and parts of northern England over the weekend.

Warnings have also been updated for Storm Austen which impacts the south of England and Wales tonight and on Friday.

All details in our news release👇

https://t.co/By3yw0E41u

[Scottish Fire and Rescue Service @fire_scot]

We are currently in attendance alongside @PoliceScotland at an incident on Whitefriars Crescent near Glasgow Road, Perth.

Drivers and pedestrians are being asked to avoid the area. Please share this post to help others avoid the area.

[Scottish Fire and Rescue Service @fire_scot]

11.25am on 26 September:

We currently have three fire appliances and a high reach vehicle in attendance at a fire affecting recycling centre near to Bogmoor Road, Glasgow.

Due to high levels of smoke in the area, we advise nearby residents to keep windows and doors closed.

[Scottish Fire and Rescue Service @fire_scot]

Safe burning saves lives and land.

Any fire can get out of control and become a wildfire if you’re not safe. Make sure your flame is fully extinguished before you leave the area.

Remember, there’s no such thing as a harmless fire.
#NoHarmlessFires

[Scottish Fire and Rescue Service @fire_scot]

If you drop a cigarette in the forest, would anyone hear it burn down?

A lit cigarette could spark a wildfire destroying the habitat for countless animals and birds.

Help protect Scotland’s wildlife. Dispose cigarettes properly.

There’s no such thing as a harmless fire.

[Scottish Fire and Rescue Service @fire_scot]

Read more and access the full report: https://t.co/SjFrhjkuhV

[Scottish Fire and Rescue Service @fire_scot]

New figures released by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service show a sharp rise in attacks on firefighters across Scotland.

The Fire Safety and Organisational Statistics 2025-26, released today, highlight there were 77 attacks on staff in the most recent recording period.

[Scottish Fire and Rescue Service @fire_scot]

(2/2) People are asked to avoid the area as crews work to extinguish the fire.

Due to a large amount of smoke in the area, nearby residents should keep windows and doors closed as a precaution.

Crews remain at the scene.

[Scottish Fire and Rescue Service @fire_scot]

(1/2) We are in attendance at a large fire in the open in Hopeman, Elgin.

We were alerted at 4.33pm this afternoon and Operations Control mobilised six fire appliances, a wildfire unit and specialist resources to the scene of the fire, which is approximately 250m x 100m.

[Scottish Fire and Rescue Service @fire_scot]

You can help prevent the risk of wildfires by sharing this post with your family, friends, and any visitors or tourists.

If you see an outdoor fire, call 999 immediately. Give the location and any other relevant information so we can respond quickly.

[Scottish Fire and Rescue Service @fire_scot]

A very high wildfire warning is in place for Eastern Highlands, Eastern and Southern Scotland from today (Wednesday, 12 August) until Thursday, 13 August.

Everyone should avoid lighting outdoor fires or barbecues. A single spark can cause significant damage.

[Scottish Fire and Rescue Service @fire_scot]

A very high wildfire warning is still in place for Central Highlands, Southern and Eastern Scotland, until Monday 20 July.

Everyone should avoid lighting outdoor fires or barbecues.

A single spark can cause significant damage, and there is no such thing as a harmless fire.

[Scottish Fire and Rescue Service @fire_scot]

We are currently in attendance at a large fire in the open near to Ryvoan Bothy within the Cairngorms National Park.

Due to large volumes of smoke residents in the surrounding communities should keep their windows and doors closed.

https://t.co/HzmQdkrVMv

[Scottish Fire and Rescue Service @fire_scot]

A very high wildfire risk is forecast across central highlands, southern and eastern Scotland later this week and into the weekend.

If you're enjoying the warmer weather, please do so responsibly.

Learn more - https://t.co/lBmC2WbKOs

[Scottish Fire and Rescue Service @fire_scot]

Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026 will begin in less than a fortnight.

The major sporting event takes place from 23 July to 2 August.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is supporting partners with the safe delivery of the event.

Read more on the news section of our website.

[Scottish Fire and Rescue Service @fire_scot]

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/igQO0spgOy

[Scottish Fire and Rescue Service @fire_scot]

We have now left the scene of a fire within a former retail building on Princes Street, Edinburgh.

Around 50 firefighters, six fire appliances, two high reach appliances and additional specialist resources were mobilised.

Crews left the scene at 8.15am on Friday, 10 July.