With yellow weather warnings in place on Saturday and Sunday, cold and dry conditions have made the possibility of wildfires more likely.
Scotland is in for more weather chaos this weekend, as warnings are in place across the country for snow, ice - and wildfires.
Meanwhile, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is urging the public to take care in the countryside as an "extreme" wildfire warning is in place for the southwest on Saturday, March 11, while a "very high" alert is in place for central-eastern Scotland on the same day. More disruptions are likely for commuters, as conditions may result in delayed or cancelled air, rail and boat travel. Both motorists and pedestrians are being asked to take caution over icy surfaces, which can cause stranded vehicles and injuries from slips and falls.
In addition, in early March there is a lot of dead grass and heather left over from the previous year, which can dry very quickly due to a combination of frost, low relative humidity, sunshine and wind. When ignited, this stray brush acts as fuel which can spread wildfires over a wide area.
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