FIRE crews from Helensburgh and Clydebank were called to a report of a grass fire in Helensburgh on Monday afternoon.

Four appliances attended the blaze off Old Luss Road, which was reported at 2.24pm.

The crews left the scene just after 5pm after the fire was extinguished.

No members of the public, or fire service personnel, were injured.

The warm weather over the weekend led to fire crews across Scotland attending reports of grass fires in many areas, endangering wildlife as well as potentially risking the lives of people living and working in rural communities.

Fire Scotland deputy assistant chief officer Andy Couesland, who also chairs the Scottish Wildlife Forum, said: “Raising awareness is key to reducing the risk.

“Many rural and remote communities are hugely impacted by wildfires, which can cause significant environmental and economic damage.

“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’s crucial people act safely and responsibly in rural environments and follow the countryside code.”

The public can help prevent wildfires by making sure they dispose of litter and smoking materials carefully while in rural areas.

For further advice and information about wildfires and how to prevent them visit www.firescotland.gov.uk