West Lothian outdoor fire

Thursday 15 May 10am, Updated Statement

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "We were alerted at 11.43am on Saturday, 10 May to reports of a large outdoor fire affecting a remote area of forest near Fauldhouse.

“At its height, more than fifty firefighters were working at the scene on Saturday, 10 May to extinguish the fire.

"Crews left the scene at 5.20pm on Wednesday, 14 May, after ensuring the area was made safe."

Wednesday, 14 May 9am, Updated Statement

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "We were alerted at 11.43am on Saturday, 10 May to reports of a large outdoor fire affecting a remote area of forest near Fauldhouse.

"Operations Control currently has two appliances at the scene.

"Crews continue to work to extinguish the fire."

Tuesday, 13 May 11.30am Updated Statement:

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "We were alerted at 11.43am on Saturday, 10 May to reports of a large outdoor fire affecting a remote area of forest near Fauldhouse.

"Operations Control currently has four appliances and two high volume pumps at the scene.

"Crews continue to work to extinguish the fire."

Firefighters have been in attendance at a large outdoor fire affecting an area of forest in West Lothian since around midday on Saturday, 10 May.

The fire started in an area just off the B7010 near Fauldhouse.

Due to smoke in the area, local residents are being urged to keep windows and doors closed.

Around fifty firefighters are working at the scene, supported by a helicopter that is dropping water onto the affected area.

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "We were alerted at 11.43am on Saturday, 10 May to reports of a large outdoor fire affecting a remote area of forest near Fauldhouse.

"Operations Control currently has nine appliances at the scene, as well as a high volume pump, all terrain vehicle and a water bowser.

"Firefighters will continue to work to extinguish the fire."