The recent wildfire on the Isle of Arran has left a devastating mark on the landscapes of Glen Rosa. Hillwalking routes on the island have just reopened, three days after the fire broke out. Volunteers were stationed over the weekend to ensure that people stayed away from danger zones leading to Glen Rosa, Goat Fell, and Glen Sannox. The extreme wildfire alert issued by the Scottish Fire and Rescue service that covered the entirety of Scotland has been lifted, but crews are still present at the scene of an outdoor blaze near Kentra Bay in Acharacle, located in the Highlands.
Nine different crews were dispatched to tackle the fire, which spans a large area of grass measuring roughly 40 to 80 hectares. In Ayrshire, the National Trust Scotland (NTS) Arran Ranger Service has confirmed that the fire near Glen Rosa, covering a 600 sq m area, has been successfully extinguished. The ranger service expressed their gratitude to the emergency services and local businesses that provided essential support during the crisis. They acknowledged the enormity of the devastation caused by the fire and emphasized that without the collective effort, the situation could have been far worse.
In a similar effort to combat wildfires, firefighters in the Scottish Borders worked through the night to contain a section of gorse near the A70 Tweedsmuir, measuring 600m by 50m. At the peak of the operation, nine fire appliances were deployed to the scene. Police Scotland confirmed the successful extinguishing of the fire near Moffat on Sunday morning. The efforts to control and combat wildfires have been extensive across various regions, from Thurso to the Galloway Forest Park. The unpredictable weather conditions have presented challenges, with unseasonably dry weather and above-average temperatures recorded in recent days. Fortunately, a return to more typical April weather is expected, with rain and showers predicted in the coming days
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