🔥 Extreme Wildfire Warning – Mainland Scotland 🔥 An Extreme Wildfire Warning is in place across mainland Scotland from today until Monday, 12 May. ✅ Avoid BBQs and campfires ✅ Never discard cigarettes or litter More info on our website: ow.ly/kkqT50VQ445

Youngsters from Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire were recently put through their paces by SFRS staff. The teenagers gained life-long skills while training with firefighters. Well done to all involved! ➡️ ow.ly/L2vi50VPYQq

Around fifty firefighters are currently at a forest fire near Fauldhouse in West Lothian. 🪟Due to smoke in the area, local residents are being urged to keep windows and doors closed. ow.ly/8VIc50VQvvz

⚠️ Incident - Road Closure ⚠️ We are currently in attendance at a fire affecting a three-storey property on Whins Road, Alloa - the road remains closed at this time. Four fire appliances and specialist resources are at the scene. There are no reported casualties.

Firefighters in Edinburgh are at a commercial building fire in Cowgate, which is closed from the junction of Guthrie Street to Blair Street. 🪟Those living or working nearby are urged to keep windows and doors closed due to smoke in the area. There are no reported casualties.

We are still in attendance at a large outdoor fire near Fauldhouse, West Lothian. We were called there at 11.43am on Saturday, 10 May. We currently have four fire appliances and specialist resources there. GC Kevin Ketchen explains the challenges crews have faced 👇

Firefighters are currently attending to a derelict building fire on Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh. Members of the public are asked to avoid the area and nearby residents are advised to close windows and doors due to the smoke in the vicinity. Read more👉ow.ly/App650VSkZN

Firefighters in Ayrshire are highlighting the dangers of entering derelict buildings and setting fires. The area has seen a number of these types of incidents which are a needless drain on resources and dangerous. 👉 ow.ly/iZeQ50VSnpX

🔥An Extreme Wildfire Warning is in place across all areas of Scotland from tomorrow until Monday, 19 May. With dry conditions and sunny weather ahead, we’re urging everyone to enjoy the outdoors safely and responsibly. Read more ➡️ow.ly/218w50VSJpC

⚠️Do not use naked flames outdoors during an extreme wildfire warning ⚠️ Firefighters, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority, Police Scotland and West Dunbartonshire Council have shared safety advice for people visiting our national parks. 👉ow.ly/5ABZ50VT6vZ

Our thoughts are with our friends and colleagues at Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, London Fire Brigade and the families and friends of all those affected by the tragic incident at Bicester Motion in Oxfordshire. We offer our sincerest condolences.

🚨 Extreme wildfire risk this weekend (until Mon 19 May) Heading outdoors? ✅ Avoid campfires, BBQs or Stoves ✅ Dispose of cigarette butt ends and litter safely Let’s keep nature safe. 📚 firescotland.gov.uk/outdoors/wildf… 👥 Tag a friend going hiking or camping! #ExtremeFireRisk

🚨 Scotland’s wildfire risk remains EXTREME through to Mon 19 May Heading outdoors this weekend? Be fire-smart: 🔥No campfires/stoves/BBQs/naked flame 🚭 Dispose of cigarettes and litter properly Let’s protect Scotland’s landscapes. 📢 Tag someone who needs to know!

Update: Two appliances remain at a wildfire in Shotts, North Lanarkshire as crews continue to tackle pockets of fire. Size of fire and smoke levels have reduced but if smoke is still visible in local area, keep windows and doors closed. NorthLanCouncil Police Scotland Lanarkshire

Customers in the #Motherwell #ML1 area: Scottish Fire and Rescue Service are operating in the area which is causing low pressure and discoloured water to some customers. We appreciate your understanding and patience: orlo.uk/mIk1S

⚠ Smoke warning – House fire, Motherwell ⚠ Due to smoke from a fire affecting two properties in Muirhead Terrace in Motherwell, nearby residents are asked to keep windows and doors closed. If smoke is visible across the wider Motherwell, please follow the same advice.

⚠ Smoke warning – Blackridge, West Lothian ⚠ Due to large volumes of smoke from a fire involving a derelict building, residents in Blackridge are asked to keep windows and doors closed. If smoke is visible within the wider Bathgate area, please follow the same safety advice.

We are currently in attendance at a fire within a recycling centre on Greenock's Pottery Street. Due to the volume of smoke in the area, people living nearby are asked to keep windows and doors closed for the time being. Please also avoid the area where possible.