How drones are hunting fires hidden beneath the Cairngorms
Summary
Drones are being used in the Cairngorms National Park to find hidden hot spots still burning underground months after a large wildfire. Using thermal imaging, pilots locate these areas so teams can safely extinguish them and prevent the fire from starting again.Key Facts
- A wildfire in July burned about 3,300 hectares (33 square kilometers) in Cairngorms National Park.
- Drone pilots flew over the area to support firefighting efforts during the fire.
- Thermal drones now find hot spots burning underground that are not visible to the naked eye.
- Teams use the drone data to dig and put water on these hidden fires.
- Containing these hot spots is important to prevent the wildfire from reigniting.
- The landscape shows damage like charred trees and scorched ground but also signs of regrowth such as green shoots and fungi.
- Experts say it will take years or more to fully understand the ecological impact and recovery.
- Drones continue to help monitor the park’s recovery and detect remaining fire risks.
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