FIREFIGHTERS have tackled a blaze in West Dunbartonshire which spread across 9000 square metres of grass
At around 11.09am on Wednesday, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was alerted to reports of grass on fire near Pappert Hill in Bonhill.
The fire service confirmed that the fire was affecting a large area of grass measuring approximately 9000 square metres.
Four fire engines were sent to the scene and firefighters left the scene at around 3.30pm after the blaze was extinguished.
There were no reported casualties.
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "We were alerted at 11.09am on Wednesday, April 2 to reports of grass on fire near to Pappert Hill, Bonhill.
"Operations Control mobilised four fire appliances and firefighters extinguished a fire affecting a large area of grass measuring approximately 9,000 square metres.
"There were no reported casualties and crews left the scene at approximately 3.30pm after ensuring the area was made safe."
It is the second fire to take place in the West Dunbartonshire area this week, after Jaws Reservoir went up in flames at around 5.29pm on Tuesday, April 1.
The blaze was on moorland involving heather and grass between Killpatrick Hills and Stockiemuir Road in Milngavie.
The fires follow a warning from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) about the “very high” to “extreme” risk of wildfire across Scotland from Wednesday 2 until Monday 7 April as the country enjoys dry and sunny weather.
Together with the Scottish Wildfire Forum, the SFRS is urging people to avoid lighting fires outdoors across all areas of Scotland during this time.
Group Commander Garry Douglas, an SFRS tactical adviser, said: “During any period of heightened risk, fires can ignite easily, spread very quickly, and burn with high intensity.
“At this time of year in early spring, we typically have a large volume of dead, bone-dry vegetation across large areas of countryside. This essentially acts as a fuel for fire.
“There are currently vast areas that are tinder dry and vulnerable, which provides all the ingredients for fire to take hold and spread.
“Human behaviour is the cause of most wildfires in Scotland, so it is imperative we all act responsibly while enjoying the outdoors, especially over the coming days of predicted sunshine.
“By following some simple but key advice, we can significantly reduce the risk of wildfire occurring.”
