The Latest Breaking News from Cairngorms

Cairngorms wildfire: Locals say response came too late as ‘apocalyptic’ smoke draws near

The wildfire has been burning for over a week in a Scottish national park

The Independent UK · Jul 25

Residents staying put in village near Cairngorms wildfire criticise response

One couple said the Scottish Government response was like ‘closing the door now that the horse has bolted’.

Evening Standard · Jul 25

Evacuated villagers in Cairngorms allowed home after wildfire threat lifts

Scottish first minister thanks Nethy Bridge residents and aid workers after earlier requesting UK military aid to fight 10-day fire

The Guardian - UK · Jul 25

Police Scotland declares major incident amid Cairngorms wildfire

People are urged to stay away from the blaze as firefighters continue to battle the blaze more than a week after it began.

Evening Standard · Jul 24

Major incident declared and residents evacuated as Cairngorms wildfire worsens

A MAJOR incident has been declared by Police Scotland as changing weather means the Cairngorms wildfire is behaving in an "unpredictable"…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 24

Smoke from Cairngorms wildfire reaches Aberdeen as update issued

CHANGING weather has made efforts to tackle the ongoing wildfire in the Cairngorms National Park more difficult, John Swinney has said.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 24

Cairngorms wildfire continues to rage as smoke seen 50 miles away in Aberdeen

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The Independent UK · Jul 24

Cairngorms wildfire ‘hotspots’ persist as public urged to stay away

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The Independent UK · Jul 23

Cairngorms fire: Visitors urged to stay away as ‘substantial hotspots remain’

Fire crews will remain on the scene over the weekend and into next week to tackle remaining pockets of fire.

Evening Standard · Jul 23

Cairngorms visitors warned to stay away as ‘substantial hotspots remain’

More than 100 firefighters have been mobilised to the major wildfire

The Independent UK · Jul 23