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Scots urged to 'stay vigilant' as wildfire risk very high

Scots urged to 'stay vigilant' as wildfire risk very high
BBC Science Wednesday 15 July 2026, 05:19 UTC 1 min read
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The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has issued a warning for central Highlands, southern and eastern Scotland from Wednesday.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has issued a warning for central Highlands, southern and eastern Scotland from Wednesday.
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