Spate of wildfires along Moray coast push region’s deliberate blaze total to five-year high
A spate of wildfires along the Moray coast has led to the amount of deliberate blazes in the region hitting a five-year high.
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Firefighters en route to Aberdeen dog rescue
Firefighters are rushing to rescue a dog stuck on an embankment in Aberdeen. The fire service received a call that the animal was trapped on Kennerty Mills Road in Peterculter at 4.45pm. Specialist units, including two boats, are on their way to the scene.
Female walker rescued from cave
A female walker was conveyed to hospital yesterday after falling at a popular Highland attraction.
Emergency services called to ‘ongoing incident’ at Aberdeen industrial estate
Emergency services have been called to attend an "ongoing incident" at an industrial estate in Aberdeen.
Emergency services called to Aberdeen retail park
Emergency services were called to an Aberdeen retail park today following concerns for a woman.
VIDEO: Residents watched in terror as flames tore through Fraserburgh garage
Fraserburgh residents fled their homes in terror at the weekend as flames tore through a garage.
Fire service to scramble helicopters more quickly and train up specialists in response to massive Moray wildfire
The fire service will train 10 national wildfire specialists and gain quicker access to water-bombing helicopters to ensure the blazes are dealt with as quickly as possible in the future.
Number of deliberate fires in north-east soars
The number of deliberate fires in the north-east has soared over the past 12 months.
Woman taken to hospital after gas blast
A woman has been taken to hospital following a minor gas explosion at a property in Aberdeen.
Man taken to hospital after River Ness incident
A 56-year-old man has been taken to hospital after being found in the River Ness this evening.
Fire crews donate products to Moray foodbank following wildfires
Firefighters who tackled a huge wildfire in Moray have given back to the community in another way - donating food to two local charities.
Public awareness needed to prevent devastating wildfires says fire chief
A fire chief yesterday warned that the public needs to be educated on the dangers of wildfires to help prevent them.
Massive Moray wildfire that gripped the nation finally comes to an end
The huge Moray wildfire that raged for more than four days through the countryside and moorlands was finally declared extinguished yesterday.
Helicopter called into help with Moray wildfire that has burned for more than 24 hours
Firefighters remained at the scene of a large wildfire last night more than 24 hours after the alarm was raised.
Lochaber fire crews in second bovine rescue in a day as Highland cow is saved from a bog
Two fire crews from Fort William were called to help a Highland cow stuck in a bog today.
Preventative measures being taken in Moray to avoid catastrophic wildfires affecting the region again
Emergency services in Moray have stepped up their efforts to prevent a repeat of last year's disastrous wildfires - described as some of the worst in 30 years.
Hundreds turn out to pay tribute to Moray’s blue light heroes
Hundreds of well-wishers have attended a new Moray event to salute the region’s emergency services heroes.
North-east firefighter urges others to follow in her footsteps
A north-east firefighter is urging others to fellow in her footsteps and join the service.
Restrictions on A90 after oil tanker incident at Forfar
Emergency services are currently dealing with a road incident involving a tanker. Police, fire and paramedics were called out to the Orchardbank Business Park Forfar at 10.30am. Restrictions have been put in place on the A90 Aberdeen to Dundee road following the incident. For updates visit The Courier website.
Man killed in Lerwick house fire named by police
The man killed in a house fire in Lerwick last month has been identified by police as Ross Grant.
Firefighters launch lockable device to stop vulnerable people accessing gas cookers
A north-east fire station is introducing a new safety device to keep vulnerable individuals safe in their homes.
More than 140 deliberate fires started in north and north-east in two month period
More than 140 deliberate fires were started in the north and north-east in a two-month period in March and April last year, according to Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) data.
Tanker driver rushed to ARI after lorry rolls on north-east road
A driver was "lucky to be alive" after the lorry he was driving rolled on a country road yesterday.
Person dies in Shetland house fire
A person has died at a house fire in Shetland, police have confirmed.
Three people taken to hospital as 45 firefighters tackle Lossiemouth house blaze
Three people have been taken to hospital following a house fire overnight in Lossiemouth.
Fire rips through town centre flat in north-east community
A fire tore through a north-east home yesterday.
Western Isles family escape from house after blaze breaks out
A Western Isles family were saved from a blaze in their home which broke out while they were fast asleep early this morning.
Investigation launched after man dies in Highland flat fire
A man has died in Thurso after a fire took hold in his upstairs flat in the town centre yesterday.
Man dies in Highland flat fire
A man has died following a fire at a flat in Thurso.
One person taken to hospital after house fire in the Highlands
One person has been taken to hospital after a fire at a house in Alness.
Fire crews called to help rescue a cow in Aberdeenshire
A fire crew and a vet are in attendance at a farm in Aberdeenshire after a cow became stuck under a cattle shed.
Man reported for alleged careless driving after north-east road smash
A man has been reported to prosecutors for alleged careless driving following a two vehicle crash in a north-east town yesterday.