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Power outage — 57.2312117, -2.6990678
Aberdeen City · Aberdeenshire
Status: FI. Customers affected: 0.
Read the official sourcePower outage — 56.3698432, -5.1193113
Argyll and Bute · Inverclyde · Renfrewshire
Status: FI. Customers affected: 0.
Read the official sourcePower outage — 56.8349973, -5.0810631
Highland · Perth and Kinross
Status: OR. Customers affected: 0.
Read the official sourceUpdate: Retail building fire on Princes Street, Edinburgh
City of Edinburgh
Firefighters have now left the scene of a building fire on Princes Street in Edinburgh. A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "We have now left the scene of a fire within a former retail building on Princes Street, Edinburgh. "We were alerted to the incident at 2.52am on Thursday, 9 July.
Read the official sourceStatement: Ongoing incident at Ryvoan Bothy, near Nethy Bridge
Scotland-wide or national
Statement: Ongoing incident at Ryvoan Bothy, near Nethy Bridge Crews are in attendance at a large fire in the open. Group Commander Raymond King said: “We are currently in attendance at a large fire in the open near to Ryvoan Bothy within the Cairngorms National Park.
Read the official sourceEmergency services continue to respond to a six kilometres wildfire in Cairngorms National Park (1)
Scotland-wide or national
Four fire appliances, a specialist wildfire unit and an additional 4x4 vehicle remain at the scene on Thursday, 16 July. Emergency services continue to respond to a significant wildfire affecting an area of approximately six kilometres near Glenmore in the Cairngorms National Park, and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is urging the public to stay away from the area. Four fire appliances, a specialist wildfire unit and an additional 4x4 vehicle remain at the scene today (Thursday, 16 July) as crews continue to respond to the incident. SFRS was first alerted to the fire shortly before 12pm on Wednesday (15 July).
Read the official sourceVery High risk of wildfire warning for Central Highlands, Southern and Eastern Scotland: 15-20 July
Highland
Very High risk of wildfire warning for Central Highlands, Southern and Eastern Scotland: 15-20 July The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), in conjunction with the Scottish Wildfire Forum (SWF) have issued a wildfire warning for some parts of Scotland. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), in conjunction with the Scottish Wildfire Forum (SWF) have issued a wildfire warning for some parts of Scotland;
Read the official sourceFirefighters tackling two kilometre wildfire in Cairngorms National Park
Scotland-wide or national
Emergency services continue to tackle a large-scale wildfire covering more than two kilometres in width near to Glenmore in the Cairngorms National Park. A number of homes and business including campsites and ski resorts within the Glenmore Forest Park area have been closed and evacuated as a safety precaution due to the close proximity to the incident. As of 9pm on Wednesday night (15 July), Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) currently has six fire appliances, a wildfire unit, specialist resources and tactical commanders mobilised to the scene after the alarm was raised just before 12pm earlier today.
Read the official sourceEmergency services continue to respond to a six square kilometres wildfire in Cairngorms National Park
Scotland-wide or national
Six fire appliances, a specialist wildfire unit and an additional 4x4 vehicle remain at the scene on Thursday, 16 July. Emergency services continue to respond to a significant wildfire affecting an area of approximately six square kilometres near Glenmore in the Cairngorms National Park, and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is urging the public to stay away from the area. As of 3.30pm on Thursday, 16 July, six fire appliances, a specialist wildfire unit and an additional 4x4 vehicle remain at the scene, as crews continue to respond to the incident. SFRS was first alerted to the fire shortly before 12pm on Wednesday, 15 July.
Read the official sourceMore than 50 firefighters and helicopters support ongoing response to Glenmore wildfire
Scotland-wide or national
More than 50 firefighters are continuing to tackle a wildfire in the Glenmore area of the Cairngorms National Park for a third consecutive day, supported by specialist resources and helicopter water-bombing operations. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is reminding the public to stay away from the area while emergency services continue to respond to the incident. A strict cordon remains in place, with no access to Glenmore Forest Park or Loch Morlich, to support firefighting operations and ensure public safety. Nine fire appliances, two specialist wildfire units and tactical commanders remain deployed today (Friday, 17 July). SFRS was first alerted to a fire in the open at around lunchtime on Wednesday, 15 July.
Read the official sourcePower outage — 56.5823557, -5.2093418
Argyll and Bute · Inverclyde · Renfrewshire
Status: I. Customers affected: 1.
Read the official sourcePower outage — 57.1644946, -2.3413449
Aberdeen City · Aberdeenshire
Status: I. Customers affected: 7.
Read the official sourceEngland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales
Scotland-wide or national
Stopped sending at 3:20pm (BST) on Sunday 07 September 2025 This is a test of Emergency Alerts, a UK government service that will warn you if there's a life-threatening emergency nearby. You do not need to take any action. In a real emergency, follow the instructions in the alert to keep yourself and others safe. Find simple and effective advice on how to prepare for emergencies at gov.uk/prepare. Visit gov.uk/alerts for more information or to view this message in Welsh. Ewch i gov.uk/alerts am ragor o wybodaeth neu i weld y neges hon yn y Gymraeg.
Read the official sourceArgyll and Bute, City of Edinburgh, Clackmannanshire, Dumfries and Galloway, East Ayrshire, East Dunbartonshire, East Lothian, East Renfrewshire, Falkirk, Fife, Glasgow City, Inverclyde, Midlothian, North Ayrshire, North Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire, Scottish Borders, South Ayrshire, South Lanarkshire, Stirling, West Dunbartonshire, West Lothian
Argyll and Bute · City of Edinburgh · Clackmannanshire · Dumfries and Galloway · East Ayrshire · East Dunbartonshire · East Lothian · East Renfrewshire · Falkirk · Fife · Glasgow City · Inverclyde · Midlothian · North Ayrshire · North Lanarkshire · Renfrewshire · Scottish Borders · South Ayrshire · South Lanarkshire · Stirling · West Dunbartonshire · West Lothian
Stopped sending at 4:20pm (GMT) on Friday 24 January 2025 Issued by the UK and Scottish Governments A RED warning for wind has been issued. Extremely strong winds associated with Storm Éowyn are expected to cause significant disruption from 10am on Friday 24 January 2025. Strong winds can present a danger to life, causing flying debris, falling trees and large waves around coastal areas. Stay indoors if you can. It is unsafe to drive in these conditions. Avoid coastal areas. The storm may damage infrastructure causing power cuts and disruption to mobile phone coverage. Consider gathering torches, batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items you already have at home. Stay up to date with the weather forecast and follow advice from emergency services, network operators and local authorities. Search online for gov.uk/alerts and Met Office warnings and advice.
Read the official sourceEngland, Northern Ireland, Scotland
Scotland-wide or national
Stopped sending at 3:21pm (BST) on Sunday 23 April 2023 This is a test of Emergency Alerts, a new UK government service that will warn you if there's a life-threatening emergency nearby. In a real emergency, follow the instructions in the alert to keep yourself and others safe. Visit gov.uk/alerts for more information. This is a test. You do not need to take any action.
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