Scotland’s First Minister has asked the military to assist efforts to contain a wildfire described as out of control in the Highlands, following pressure to strengthen the response. The request underlines the scale of the emergency and the potential threat to communities, land and infrastructure in the area.

The article does not provide further verified details about the fire’s location, size, casualties, evacuations or the precise military resources requested. Its central claim is that civilian emergency services are being supported by the armed forces as the response is escalated.