The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is working with partners including Police Scotland to catch the culprits behind a series of deliberate fires in central Scotland.

Firefighters in Bo'ness and Falkirk have attended numerous fires in both the Kinneil and Polmont woods, with a number of trees being set alight on each occasion.

A spokesman from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service moved to warn the public of the dangers involved.

He said: "Deliberate fires present a danger to life, property and can have a detrimental financial impact on the local economy."

The SFRS have been working in tandem with Police Scotland, Falkirk Council's Community Safety Team and Crimestoppers Scotland to prevent the spread of similar incidents.

Group manager Eddie Ritchie said: "We unfortunately see an increase in the number of deliberate fires during the summer.

"In the run up to the summer holidays our personnel work around the clock - not just fighting fires but visiting schools and youth groups to engage with young people.

"We would urge parents to ensure that their children know about and understand the potentially tragic consequences deliberate fires can have, as well as the impact for responding emergency services."

He added: "We shall continue to work with our Police Scotland colleagues to ensure each incident is fully investigated. Fire setting is an offence - don't accept it, report it.

"Those who start these fires deliberately are not only wasting time and resources, they must remember it could be someone they know who may be in serious danger elsewhere but firefighters have been delayed due to their actions.

"Whether the reason for starting fires deliberately is boredom, bravado or wanting to see the fire engine go past with its lights on, it doesn't matter, their actions could ultimately put lives in danger."

Anyone with information has been asked to come forward to Police Scotland on 101 or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.