Residents allowed to return after Cairngorms wildfire evacuation
Summary
Residents of Nethy Bridge, a village near a wildfire in the Cairngorms, were allowed to return home after being evacuated. Police Scotland ended the major incident status after firebreaks reduced the risk, but firefighters remain on site to fully control the blaze.Key Facts
- The wildfire near Nethy Bridge has been burning for 10 days in Cairngorms National Park.
- Residents were evacuated on Friday night but have now been told they can return.
- The fire was declared a major incident but this status was recently stood down by Police Scotland.
- Firefighters created fire breaks, clearing areas to stop the fire spreading, which helped reduce danger to homes.
- About 75 firefighters remain working on the fire to ensure it is fully extinguished.
- Local people criticized the government's slow response and poor communication during the evacuation.
- The fire started near Glenmore and grew to cover about six square kilometers of heather and small trees.
- People in nearby areas affected by smoke were advised to keep doors and windows closed for safety.
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