Firefighters across Scotland have been tackling a number of large wildfires across the country as 'very high' warning remains in place until Wednesday. The latest update also includes an extreme risk across the southwest, eastern, central, and north of Scotland for Thursday. Firefighters remain in Galloway Forest Park near Glentrool in Dumfries and Galloway, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) says. At its height, there were two appliances at the scene, assisted by two helicopters, responders report, and the SFRS has one crew in attendance today "working to make the area safe".

Officials add that, in the north of the country, six appliances are currently dealing with grass on fire at Stac Pollaidh, Inverpolly Forest, north of Ullapool. Members of the public have been urged to stay away due to heavy smoke in the area. Firefighters also responded to around 90 outdoor fires over the weekend, which were of different sizes and severities.

The SFRS added: "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.

There are extreme warnings in south west, eastern, central and north of Scotland, and it is at very high for the rest of the country, the Herald reports.

The most serious blaze to have broken out is in Galloway Forest Park.

The public is also being asked to avoid Stac Pollaidh, Inverpolly Forest, north of Ullapool due to smoke.

"Wildfires have the potential to burn for days, as we've seen this week in Dumfries and Galloway, and they spread through vast areas of land in our countryside, which is devastating for those who live nearby," Deputy Assistant Chief Officer Kenny Barbour, Head of Prevention, Protection and Preparedness at SFRS, said.

"Our firefighters will continue to work with local landowners and other partners to bring these fires under control."

He added: "As the warm weather looks set to continue for the coming days ahead, the public is being urged to exercise caution if out and about in rural areas during the Easter holidays and avoid lighting outdoor fires."

"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."