A severe wildfire has erupted in Galloway, Scotland, spreading into East Ayrshire and forcing the evacuation of walkers and wild campers. The blaze began near Newton Stewart, fueled by changing wind directions and rising temperatures. Emergency services, including helicopters, are working to contain a fire front that has reached several miles wide. Nearby residents are cautioned to stay indoors due to smoke. Meanwhile, a separate fire incident in Northern Ireland was deemed significant enough to warrant over 100 firefighters' efforts. This situation highlights the extreme fire risk posed by current dry and warm weather conditions across the UK.
Emergency services are currently engaged in tackling a significant wildfire in Galloway, Scotland, affecting nearby residents and the environment, particularly with a change in weather conditions.
In addition to the Galloway fire, a noteworthy incident occurred in Northern Ireland where deliberate ignitement led to a major response from over 100 firefighters.
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