Land managers’ responsibilities during muirburning season

April 27, 2012 at 9:40 am

Following recent incidents throughout the Highlands and Islands, police and the fire service are calling on landowners to ensure any muirburn activity is carried out in a responsible and safe manner.

The muirburning season has already started and landowners are being asked to remember three things before taking part in any such exercise:

Always inform the Highlands and Islands Fire and Rescue Service (HIFRS) prior to, and on the completion of, muirburning
Ensure there are enough people to control the fire
Make sure fires are extinguished before leaving the scene

To notify HIFRS before and after muirburning activity, call (01463) 240999.

For any further details, click here.

The Muirburn Code can be found on the Scottish Government website.