Police declare 'major incident' as weather change increases Cairngorms wildfire risk
Summary
Police Scotland declared a major incident as a wildfire has burned in Cairngorms National Park for 10 days. A change in wind direction increased the risk of the fire spreading toward the village of Nethy Bridge, leading to the evacuation of all residents.Key Facts
- The wildfire started near Ryvoan Bothy, south of Nethy Bridge, last Wednesday.
- Over 100 firefighters, along with fire engines and specialist units, are working to control the fire.
- A change in weather, especially wind direction, has made the fire spread more quickly.
- Nethy Bridge residents are evacuated to the Macdonald Aviemore Hotel for safety.
- Smoke from the fire has been seen as far away as Aberdeen, 59 miles from the blaze.
- Firefighters use firebreaks (gaps in vegetation to stop fire spread) and drones to manage the fire.
- The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service calls the situation "dynamic and unpredictable" due to weather changes.
- First Minister John Swinney is monitoring the situation and plans a review to improve future response and resources.
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