A wildfire is more likely to happen during any long dry spells, or during late winter and early spring, when dead grass is dried out. The spark can be accidental. We have also had a couple of recent incidents of people starting fires deliberately in the area. The Fire Service responded very quickly and extinguished the fires before they spread.

What to do if you see a fire at the farm

Keep yourself safe – get away from the fire

Call 999 and ask for the Fire Service

Report it to a member of the farm team when you can

(We might have already seen it and taken action, but it’s better not to spend time trying to find that out first.)

How to Give a Location Description

The road names give some information but the fire fighters will still need to spend time searching for the fire when they get here, unless you can be more specific. Remember the call handler will not be in Edinburgh. If possible, try using What3Words to give a more specific location.

What3Words is a really useful tool for helping the Fire Service find a fire. It is accurate to within three square metres (but don’t go towards the fire to get the location!). To use it, go to the What3Words.com website (or use the app), find the farm on the What3Words map, and click on the area you think the fire is located. You’ll get a three word code you can give to the Emergency Services Call Handler.

Preventing Wildfires from Starting

Learn about risks and safe practices, and watch out for wildfire warnings and local restrictions
(eg. at the farm, no fires or BBQs are allowed on allotment plots)

Completely extinguish cigarettes and dispose of your cigarette butts off site
(never drop cigarette butts on the ground)

Tidy away any glass
(the sun can set fire to grass through glass)

Click here to read the Scottish Fire and Rescue guide to Wildfire Prevention

Thank you for helping take care of the farm and everyone here.