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Latest Fire Safety and Organisational Statistics 2025-26
Newly released figures from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) show a sharp rise in attacks on firefighters recorded across Scotland in 2025-26.
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SFRS remembers Kilbirnie Street fire
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is today remembering the Kilbirnie Street fire in Glasgow, where seven firefighters lost their lives while serving their community 54 years ago.
Wildfire prevention and preparedness must become a national priority, warns Chief Officer
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is calling for collective action to strengthen Scotland’s wildfire prevention and preparedness following a series of devastating incidents at home and across the world.
Cairngorms wildfire: incident timeline overview
The wildfire in the Cairngorms has become one of the most significant and resource-intensive wildfire incidents in recent years.
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Firefighters complete work at Cairngorms wildfire but public safety advice remains in place
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) left the scene yesterday, 17 August, of the wildfire which affected areas of the Cairngorms National Park.
Wildfire warning in place for Eastern Highlands, Eastern and Southern Scotland
A warning for a very high risk of wildfire has been issued across Eastern Highlands, Eastern and Southern Scotland from Wednesday, 12 August until Thursday, 13 August.
Glenmore area to reopen after multi-agency assessment of Cairngorms wildfire
A cordon around the Glenmore area affected by the Cairngorms wildfire will be lifted at 8am on Friday, 7 August to allow local businesses to reopen.
Cairngorms wildfire update - 5 August 2026
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is carrying out daily thermal imaging drone activity to identify hot spots in the Glenmore area affected by the Cairngorms wildfire.
Cairngorms wildfire update: cordon reduction
Plans for a phased reduction of some cordons in the Glenmore area affected by the Cairngorms wildfire are being finalised.
Cairngorms wildfire: update
The multi-agency partnership has been working hard behind the scenes to introduce a phased reopening of the incident cordon, with a view to allowing the Refuel event, planned for 5 August – 9 August at Badaguish to go ahead as planned.