Region on extreme fire alert

AN extreme wildfire warning is in place for the whole of Scotland for tomorrow, including in this region.

It was issued on Tuesday by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service with group commander Serge Kabamba saying: “We recognise temperatures are dropping across the country and people might not think that the risk is there, however the effects of this year’s spring drought are still visible across the landscape, with dry soils and browned vegetation increasing the risk of fire."

"We ask that everyone enjoying the outdoors is extra cautious and thinks twice before using anything involving a naked flame."