{"id":375614,"date":"2025-08-26T18:36:27","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T18:36:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/375614\/"},"modified":"2025-08-26T18:36:27","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T18:36:27","slug":"massive-wildfire-rages-near-scots-homes-as-locals-urged-to-keep-windows-closed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/375614\/","title":{"rendered":"Massive wildfire rages near Scots homes as locals urged to keep windows closed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Firefighters are tackling a blaze at a Sunbank Quarry in Lossiemouth. Seven fire appliances are currently at the scene trying to douse flames.<\/p>\n<p>18:09, 26 Aug 2025Updated 18:19, 26 Aug 2025<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/0_Large-Wildfire-adjacent-to-Housing-in-Lossiemouth.jpg\" loading=\"eager\"  \/>(Image: Credit Jasperimage)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Emergency crews are tackling a<a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/wildfires\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\"> wildfire <\/a>raging near to Scots homes as residents are warned to &#8216;stay away&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/wildfires\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Firefighters Link opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Firefighters <\/a>are tackling a blaze at a Sunbank Quarry in Lossiemouth. Seven fire appliances are currently at the scene trying to douse flames.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Scottish Fire and Rescue have issued a warning to nearby residents with the fire burning close to a <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/wildfires\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"residential estate.Link opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">residential estate.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Locals have been warned to keep their windows and doors closed as c<a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/wildfires\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"rews work to extinguish the blaze.Link opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">rews work to extinguish the blaze.<\/a> Police have advised that road closures are in place on the A941, Inchbroom Road and Muirton Road.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Shocking pictures taken from the scene show flames rising from bushes and trees with thick black smoke billowing out.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The flames can be seen just yards away from <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/wildfires\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"homes and gardens.Link opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">homes and gardens.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0_WACOMMUNITYQR3.jpg\" alt=\"\"  \/>Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community!<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">You&#8217;ll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">All you have to do is <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/BZamc48XMaoEqKkIN7GWxV\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">click here if you&#8217;re on mobile<\/strong><\/a>, select &#8216;Join Community&#8217; and you&#8217;re in!<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">If you&#8217;re on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click &#8216;Join Community&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don\u2019t like our community, you can check out any time you like.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose &#8216;exit group&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">If you\u2019re curious, you can read our <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/privacy-notice\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Privacy Notice.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">It is the latest quarry blaze to hit the Moray town in a matter of days. Crews raced out to Boyd Anderson Drive on Friday evening as they dealt with a<a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/wildfires\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" nearby wildfire.Link opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\"> nearby wildfire.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Residents were reportedly evacuated that night with the fire now being treated as wilful by Police Scotland.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">It is not known if tonight&#8217;s <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/wildfires\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"blazeLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">blaze<\/a> is deliberate.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">A spokesperson for <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/scottish-fire-and-rescue\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Scottish Fire and Rescue Link opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Scottish Fire and Rescue <\/a>said: &#8220;Fire crews tackle wild blaze near to Scots homes as residents warned<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">&#8220;We are currently in attendance at a large fire within a quarry in Lossiemouth.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">&#8220;Seven fire appliances are in attendance at the Sunbank Quarry, with crews working to extinguish the fire.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">&#8220;Please avoid the area as far as possible and, if you live locally, keep windows and doors closed for the time being.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Firefighters are tackling a blaze at a Sunbank Quarry in Lossiemouth. 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