Firefighters Battle Large Wildfires in West Lothian, West Yorkshire

Firefighters are actively battling large wildfires in both West Lothian, Scotland, and West Yorkshire, England amid warnings of extreme wildfire risk due to warm, dry weather. In West Lothian near Fauldhouse, around 50 firefighters and nine appliances, including a helicopter, have been deployed since Saturday to control the blaze, which has forced crews to withdraw temporarily due to safety concerns while waiting for additional manpower. Residents nearby have been urged to keep windows and doors closed because of smoke, and police have cautioned people to avoid the area. The Scottish Greens highlighted the wildfire and weather warnings as evidence of Scotland being on the frontline of the climate crisis, with MSP Ariane Burgess emphasizing the increasing threat to woodlands even before the peak of summer. Meanwhile, in West Yorkshire's Halifax, nine fire engines and specialist wildfire units are responding to a wildfire in the Cold Edge Road area, with local authorities similarly advising residents to remain indoors to avoid smoke inhalation. Both events underscore the challenges emergency services face amid growing wildfire risks in the UK.