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Wildfire tackled in Pentland Hills with 'high risk' warning in place

Wildfire tackled in Pentland Hills with 'high risk' warning in place
BBC Scotland Friday 29 May 2026, 11:19 UTC 1 min read
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A wildfire in the Pentland Hills has been tackled, with a 'high risk' warning currently in place. The public is advised to take simple precautions to prevent any further incidents across south-west and eastern Scotland.

The public is asked to take "simple precautions" to avoid incidents in south-west and eastern Scotland.
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