Evacuations as wildfire spreads north through Galloway forest

A wildfire in Galloway, Scotland has spread over a large area of forest, leading to evacuations and ongoing efforts by emergency services to contain the blaze with helicopters water bombing the affected areas. Rising temperatures have heightened wildfire warnings across the UK, with residents urged to avoid lighting campfires or naked flames in dry conditions. Similar wildfires have been reported in parts of England, southern Scotland, and Northern Ireland, with authorities cautioning against deliberate fire starting and advising the public to stay away from affected sites.

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