Firefighters rush to tackle second major Scottish wildfire in 24 hours

Emergency services are still on the scene battling the major fire.
Flames were seen sweeping through an open space near Mellon Udrigle in the Scottish Highlands.Flames were seen sweeping through an open space near Mellon Udrigle in the Scottish Highlands.
Flames were seen sweeping through an open space near Mellon Udrigle in the Scottish Highlands.

Crews have been called to tackle flames following reports of a second wildfire in the last 24 hours.

Flames were seen sweeping through an open space near Mellon Udrigle in the Scottish Highlands.

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A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "We were alerted at 12pm on Tuesday, April 21 to reports of a large fire in the open near Mellon Udrigle in the Scottish Highlands.

"Operations Control mobilised four appliances to the scene, where firefighters were met by an area of grass on fire.

"Crews currently remain on the scene working to extinguish the fire.

"There are no casualties."

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Crews were called to the blaze close to Cochno Road, Clydebank, at about 6:45pm on Monday.

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said firefighters had to leave at 10.30pm due to dangerous conditions.

They returned today at about 6am and are still tackling the blaze. There are currently no reports of any casualties.