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Rechargeable battery fires are rising, warn firefighters

House fires involving rechargeable electrical devices such as vapes, laptops and e-bikes are on the rise.

Controlled burning and muirburn for land managers

About the Muirburn Code and how to burn responsibly

Heating and gas

To keep warm and safe follow our guides on how to use heating sources in the home.

Fire crews see reduction of 52 false alarm call outs every day

Fire Escape Hoods

Details on what fire escape hoods are, how to put them on, and other common questions.

UPDATE: 999 calls

Please call 999 in the event of an emergency.

999 calls are down

The National 999 system is experiencing technical issues, many calls are not connecting.

Reporting controlled burning

How to report controlled burning

Kitchen safety

More fires start in the kitchen that anywhere else in the home. The following guide will provide you with advice to help prevent kitchen fires.

Extreme wildfire warning in place across north of Scotland