Extreme wildfire risk warning has been issued for Glasgow this weekend as fire chiefs urge the public to avoid outdoor flames.
The alert covers western, central and eastern Scotland, where the risk is described as "very high" from Thursday, April 23, before rising to "extreme" from Friday, April 24 to Sunday, April 26.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is warning the public against lighting any outdoor fires.
Kenny Barbour, head of prevention at SFRS and chair of the Scottish Wildfire Forum, said: "Wildfires have the potential to destroy property, landscapes and wildlife, which is why it is so important that members of the public use extreme caution under these conditions.
"People living in the impacted areas should avoid lighting outdoor fires and be mindful that one spark can spread, causing a large amount of damage.
"Remember, there’s no such thing as a harmless fire."
Firefighters are also asking the public to share the alert with friends, family, and visitors in the area.
Mr Barbour said that if anyone sees a large outdoor fire, they should call 999 immediately, give their location, and include any other details that could help emergency services reach the scene quickly.
More information is available in the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.
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