Huge fire erupts near Scots caravan park leaving 600 homes without power
Firefighters have been battling a huge blaze near a Scottish caravan park after it erupted yesterday afternoon.
TL;DR
- A large wildfire broke out near West Beach Caravan Park in Hopeman, Elgin, yesterday afternoon.
- Emergency services deployed multiple appliances, including a wildfire unit, to combat the blaze.
- The fire affected an area of roughly 250 metres by 100 metres.
- Power outages impacted approximately 1,000 homes initially, with restoration efforts underway.
- Local businesses were forced to close early due to the power cuts and safety concerns.
- Residents were advised to keep windows and doors closed due to smoke.
- The incident occurred just ten days after the caravan park warned visitors about the risks of starting fires in the dry environment.