AN extreme warning for wildfires has been issued across Scotland with two separate blazes already being tackled by firefighters.
Fire crews are currently battling a number of blazes across the country as temperatures soar amid an early April heatwave.
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A wildfire broke out on Arran todayCredit: The Kilted Photographer
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Fire crews have been battling several wildfires across ScotlandCredit: Tom Farmer
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Wildfire on the Isle Of SkyeCredit: Sam Bilner
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A blaze engulfed the hills near DrumchapelCredit: Alamy
These blazes are just the latest in a series of major wildfires which erupted across the southwest Scotland.
A major blaze in Galloway saw campers evacuated by a Coastguard helicopter to escape the raging inferno.
The ferocious fires have sparked a warning by fire chiefs to the public as the warm weather continues.
People in the outdoors have been urged not to use open flames or starting any outdoor fires in case they end up sparking one of the devastating wildfires.
Deputy Assistant Chief Officer Kenny Barbour is Head of Prevention, Protection and Preparedness at SFRS. He said: “Wildfires have the potential to burn for days and they spread through vast areas of land in our countryside, which is devastating for those who live nearby.
“Our firefighters will continue to work with local landowners and other partners to bring these fires under control.
“As the warm and dry weather continues, so too does the risk of wildfire, and so we are asking the public to exercise extreme caution and think twice before using anything involving a naked flame.
“Responsible human behaviour can significantly lower the chance of a wildfire starting, so it is crucial that people act safely in rural environments and always follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.”
The warning came amid two more blazes which broke out today.
A wildfire broke out on the Isle of Arran earlier this afternoon.
Scotland hit by another wildfire as country ravaged by blaze amid Galloway police warning
The blaze is burning on a popular walking route in the Glen Rosa area of the island.
Pictures of the inferno show a huge plume of smoke billowing from the hillside.
A fire crew is currently on the scene trying to tackle the fires while people have been urged to avoid the area.
Police Scotland‘s Ayrshire Division issued a warning on their social media pages urging people to stay away from the area.
The force said: “Around 1pm on Thursday, 10 April, we were made aware of a wildfire on Arran, north west of Brodick.
“The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is in attendance.
“The public is advised to stay away from footpaths into Glen Rosa and also the paths leading to Goatfell.”
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Another wildfire has broken out in near John Kennedy Drive in Thurso.
Four fire engines have been sent to the blaze while people living and working nearby have been urged to keep their windows closed due to heavy smoke.
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A fire broke out near a snow sports centre in MidlothianCredit: Alan Simpson