Firefighters tackle wildfires in Scotland, Dorset as extreme risk persists

Firefighters across the UK are battling multiple wildfires exacerbated by warm, dry weather, with an extreme risk of fire officially declared. In Scotland, a significant grass fire near Loch Dee in Galloway Forest Park is being contained, while a wildfire in West Dunbartonshire was extinguished just days earlier. In Leicestershire, crews are tackling a major blaze on Bardon Hill that reignited after initial control efforts. Firefighters in Cornwall are responding to arson-related gorse fires, while in Dorset, multiple wildfires have led to the closure of Moors Valley Country Park, with substantial woodland damage reported. Residents in affected areas are advised to stay indoors and avoid the vicinity of the blazes. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has emphasized the role of human behavior in igniting these fires, urging responsibility in outdoor activities.