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Scotland sees 330% increase in wildfires 2025

The Scottish Government have been accused of being “dangerously unprepared” following the major wildfire in the Cairngorms

Mia Willemsen
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Scotland sees 330% increase in wildfires 2025

New figures released by the Scottish Government show 238 wildfires were recorded in Scotland last year compared to just 55 in 2024, a 330% increase. The major wildfire in the Cairngorms last month...

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