Struan wildfire brought under control

Fire crews tackled a wildfire near Struan over the weekend, during a period of “extreme” wildfire risk across parts of Scotland.

The grass fire broke out at around 14:30 on Saturday and was brought under control within two hours. Three crews attended the scene.

The warning, which covered western areas of Scotland, remained in place until midnight on Sunday.

The Struan incident was one of several fires reported across the country.

No injuries have been reported in any of the incidents.

Photo – Simon Finch

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service had urged people to take extra care during the heightened risk period, warning that dry conditions can allow fires to spread quickly.

Firefighters say Scotland is facing a growing threat from wildfires, particularly in spring when dead vegetation can easily ignite. Last year was the worst on record for wildfires, and crews warn the risk to rural communities is increasing.