内容摘要：Schools were shut, roads were submerged and trains were cancelled during the storms.

Schools were shut, roads were submerged and trains were cancelled during the storms.

He said: "Livestock, farmland, wildlife, protected woodland and sites of special scientific interest can all be devastated by these fires - as can the lives of people living and working in rural communities."Human behaviour can significantly lower the chance of a wildfire starting, so it is crucial that people act safely and responsibly in rural environments and always follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code."

Firefighters have tackled a grassfire in West Dunbartonshire as an extreme risk warning takes effect across Scotland.The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) were called to the blaze in the West Kilpatrick Hills near Bowling at about 14:15 on Thursday.Four fire engines were initially sent to the scene but had to leave later due to failing light. A crew returned at first light on Friday to assess the site - they left after finding no further signs of burning.

for wildfires is currently in place across all low-lying areas in Scotland.The fire service returned to the hills with a single fire engine at about 06:00 on Friday to determine whether the fire was still burning.

They found no signs of the fire still burning and left the scene a short time later.

The spokesperson said: "There is no immediate threat to life or neighbouring property."It said it was also concerned about the lack of prior consultation and limited communication concerning the schedule changes.

The Government of Jersey said it had highlighted the importance of inter-island sports events to DFDS but it was not involved in the decision.It said the government "does not approve or reject decisions made by private businesses and was not involved in the logistical planning required to meet the needs of the Muratti service".

DFDS declined to comment on the issue.The match will be the first Muratti game to be held at Guernsey's new Victoria Park ground.