Fire crews battle blazes in Dorset and Scotland as 'extreme' wildfire risk remains

Fire crews battle blazes in Dorset and Scotland as 'extreme' wildfire risk remains

A number of wildfires have broken out across the country, including in Dorset and in Scotland.

Videos show fire raging across Dorset as UK warned of ‘extreme risk’

This video shows just one of the wildfires the emergency services across the UK are tackling as warm, dry weather creates an "extreme" risk. Moors Valley Country Park on the Dorset-Hampshire border remains closed after multiple wildfires since Monday. Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS) confirmed more hotspots were discovered near Ringwood on Wednesday, destroying several hectares of woodland. The cause remains unknown, but an amb…

The most dangerous areas in Scotland for wildfires and the most risky time of year

As fires burn in the Kilpatrick hills, spring is the most dangerous time for such blazes in Scotland with Highland the area most at risk

Wildfire erupts just outside Glasgow as Scotland faces 'extreme risk' warning

Emergency crews were called to the scene in the Kilpatrick Hills near Milngavie at around 5.30pm on Tuesday, April 1 - two appliances remain on scene this morning.

Emergency crews tackle huge wildfire near Glasgow amid ‘extreme’ risk warning

Firefighters are tackling a grass blaze on hills near Glasgow amid an “extreme” risk of wildfire warning from the fire service ...

More varied vegetation and fighting fire with fire can reduce the consequences of wildfires. This is according to wildfire expert Edwin Kok of the Dutch Fire Service. According to him, climate change has increased the risk and impact of wildfires, making it a complex problem.