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Interesting news · 30 June 2025

Wildfire at Moray Wind Farm Spreads Amid Strong Winds

Morayshire · from news.stv.tv

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A wildfire at Paul’s Hill Windfarm near Knockando, Moray, ignited around 5.28pm on Sunday and has continued to grow through Monday morning. Fire crews initially sent one appliance, with a second joining around 8pm. Strong winds are exacerbating the blaze, which remains active into its second night. Two appliances continue work at the site, battling the flames that have spread across rough terrain beneath 58.5 m turbine towers.

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