Andrew Baxter: “We need the Scottish Government to step in and commission a probe into whether Scotland’s current defences are fit for…”

An independent review would give local people a voice, establish what needs to change, and help us prepare for the next major wildfire.

The SNP government’s action plan on wildfires, and their subsequent response, fell grossly short of what was needed.

Scotland’s retained duty firefighter system is creaking and straining.

The First Minister should listen to the Highland Council and the communities affected.