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Extreme wildfire warning issued for ALL of Scotland ahead of blistering bank holiday weekend

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An extreme wildfire warning has been issued across all of Scotland ahead of a blistering bank holiday weekend.The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), along with the Scottish Wildfire Forum (SWF), has announced a series of warnings amid soaring temperatures, which are set to hit 21C.

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The whole country will fall under an extreme risk of wildfire on Thursday, with the caution remaining in place until Friday.People living in southwest Scotland have also been warned of a "very high risk" of wildfire from Wednesday.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Meanwhile, those in southern Scotland and the central Highlands have been told there is a a "very high risk" of wildfires erupting in the region on Saturday.

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The head of prevention at the SFRS and chair of the SWF - Kenny Barbour - has told Scots to be cautious ahead of the May bank holiday weekend.

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He said: "We will be seeing an extreme risk of wildfire across the whole of Scotland."We know people will be wanting to enjoy the good weather,...

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