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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Scotland is relying on ‘goodwill and improvisation’ to fight wildfires, report says

The report calls for a dedicated helicopter and pilot services framework for wildfire response (Image: PA)

THE Cairngorms wildfire “exposed a dangerous weakness” in Scotland’s wildfire response, a report from a rural business organisation says.

A report published by Scottish Land & Estates (SLE) has found more than 3300 hectares were burned in the Glenmore-Strathnethy wildfire – with more than 40 businesses and organisations and £6.4 million of private-sector equipment involved in the response efforts.

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