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Fire service teams up with farmers and land managers to prevent major wildfire escalation in Pentland Hills

The communities were thanked by SFRS for their knowledge, equipment and commitment which proved invaluable in helping bring the fire under control so quickly

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Land managers and firefighters battle to contain the flames (Image by Jenny Cowan)
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Land managers and firefighters battle to contain the flames (Image by Jenny Cowan)

A wildfire in the Pentland Hills outside Edinburgh prompted a major multi-agency response, with public sector teams working alongside land managers, farmers and gamekeepers to contain the fire and protect...

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