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Drought to be declared in parts of UK on Friday

It comes as temperatures are set to climb to as high as 34C on Thursday and up to a peak of 36C over the weekend

Wales Online

UK bakes in latest heatwave with drought looming for some areas

Temperatures are climbing into the 30s and could peak around 36C over the weekend.

The Independent UK

How hot Scotland's heatwave will get as wildfire warning issued amid 30C weather

Temperatures have been building to another heatwave with a hotter day to come on Thursday.

Daily Record

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Fire crews battle two huge blazes in West Lothian as thick smoke pours into sky

Six fire engines and two specialist appliances are currently at the scene working to control two infernos on the B9080.

Daily Record

'Very high' wildfire warning for Scotland as temperatures to pass heatwave threshold

The warning will start today and last until Monday August 15.

Daily Record

Glasgow tower block residents evacuated as fire crews race to rubbish blaze

Fire crews raced to the Kingsway Flats in the Scotstoun area to reports of a the fire last night. They extinguished the blaze and left after ensuring the area was made safe.

Glasgow Live

Lanarkshire building site fire creates plume of thick black smoke that can be seen for miles

Firefighters were called to the scene in East Kilbride on Saturday night after the blaze tore through materials stored on the site, fortunately they were able stop it spreading to nearby woodland.

Glasgow Live

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WATCH: Huge blaze rip through building site at Lanarkshire woodland

Piping and building materials appear to have been set alight deliberately

Daily Record

Glasgow section of M8 forced to shut after coach catches fire on motorway near Ibrox

Police and fire crews were called to reports of the blaze on the M8 Eastbound between Junction 23 (Ibrox) and Junction 20 (M74 interchange) after 2am this morning.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow takeaway fire sparks emergency response crews race to the scene

The fire service was alerted to a blaze at a takeaway on Elmbank Street at 8.30am, with three appliances and a height vehicle sent to the scene.

Glasgow Live

Edinburgh hit with wildfire surge as SFRS chief issues dire warning across city

In a warning to locals for the days ahead, the SFRS have suggested locals should "avoid lighting outdoor fires altogether", as well as acting responsibly.

Edinburgh Live

Scotland records hottest day ever with highs of 34C in the Borders

The temperature beats an almost 19-year record by 1.9C, according to the Met Office. It comes after much of Scotland, including Edinburgh, sweltered under scorching temperatures across Monday and Tuesday.

Edinburgh Live

Police lock down A82 at Loch Ness after one-vehicle crash with 120-mile diversion in place

Emergency crews raced to Invermoriston, on the west side of the loch, shortly after noon today, locking down a section of the road.

Daily Record

Wildfire in Moray spreads one mile as 50 fire fighters sent to tackle blaze

More than 50 firefighters and a helicopter were called to the scene to try to bring the blaze under control.

Daily Record

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Major ongoing fire at Aberdeen recycling plant threatens water supplies

A MAJOR fire is currently being tackled by firefighters at the Altens recycling centre in Aberdeen.

Daily Record

Dozens of firefighters tackle 'significant' blaze at Scots recycling centre

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) were called out yesterday and thought they had extinguished the fire but it reignited and officers remain at the scene

Daily Record

Four rushed to hospital after crash on A9 as police warn motorists to avoid area

Emergency services raced to the mountain pass in Inverness-shire at around 11.33am on Tuesday, July 5.

Daily Record

Flames engulf rooftop of derelict building in Scots town as crews battle blaze

Locals say the old building on South Street has been lying derelict for a number of years.

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Daily Record

High tech drones to be used in Ayrshire this summer to tackle anti-social behaviour

But police say they're not here to criminalise youths over the school holidays.

Daily Record

Dramatic pictures show car narrowly escape rolling into river after spinning off Scots road

Emergency services raced to Gordon's Mills Road in the Tillydrone area of Aberdeen at around 6.30pm on Friday, July 1.

Daily Record

Fire crews race to blaze at Scots prison as person treated for smoke inhalation

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) dispatched five fire appliances to the location.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow van set on fire as police probe early-morning blaze on residential street

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) sent one appliance to extinguish the inferno and make the area safe. Police are now trying to establish what caused it.

Daily Record

Fire chief calls on parents and carers to rein in firebug kids in wake of increased number of blazes

The number of incidents happening in summer is increasing, according to new statistics

Daily Record

Fatal fire at Perth flat highlights communication breakdown between council and fire service

There was a slight delay in Perth and Kinross Council being notified by emergency services of the incident where a 55-year-old man lost his life

Daily Record

Scots football club goes up in flames leaving community 'devastated'

Emergency services rushed to Eastvale Football Club on Milton Road in Windygates, Fife at around 9.23pm on Tuesday, June 14.

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