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Shock and anger at ‘downgrading’ of Cairngorm wildfires
19+ min ago (565+ words) The chairman of Strathspey’s at-risk village has issued his latest update and confessed: “I had hoped to be more positive this evening but we don’t seem to be much further forward.” Sandy McCook, chair of the Nethy Bridge’s community council…...
Residents of Nethy Bridge told that they can return home after last night’s evacuation
2+ hour, 32+ min ago (402+ words) Residents of Nethy Bridge are being advised that they can now return to their properties. The major incident declared by Police Scotland last night, as a result of a change in weather conditions due to the immediate risk to the…...
Highland charity celebrating 30 years to benefit from major business awards
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (475+ words) A Highland charity that has transformed the lives of children, young people and adults with additional support needs for three decades is teaming up with one of Scotland's most influential organisations. SNAP (Special Needs Action Project), based in Inverness, has…...
Request for military assistance to fight Cairngorms wildfire finally made days after pleas from strath community leaders
7+ hour, 32+ min ago (543+ words) A request has finally been made to the UK Government for military assistance with aerial support to fight the Cairngorms wildfire. The first pleas were made to the Scottish Government by local community leaders in the strath for military airborne…...
Latest pictures from Nethy and Aviemore as fire fight goes on
11+ hour, 8+ min ago (231+ words) As the Cairngorm wildfires crisis continues, gratitude is pouring out of the Nethy Bridge community for all the support it’s being given in the front line. “Thank you to everyone who has reached out. “We are receiving lots of offers…...
Cairngorm Inferno: Could it be a hint of some good news as rain appears and winds drop?
12+ hour, 26+ min ago (345+ words) As a Strathspey weather station clutched at the chance of some rain and the easing of winds, the chairman of the village most directly in line of the wildfire gave an update. Sandy McCook, at Nethy Bridge, confirmed: “The fire…...
Land managers and businesses rally to support Cairngorms wildfire effort
13+ hour, 37+ min ago (394+ words) A massive surge of support has flooded into the Strathnethy wildfire response as the local rural sector rallies to back emergency services. Within hours of an urgent plea on Friday afternoon, land managers, gamekeepers, contractors, and rural businesses from across…...
TIMELINE: The Cairngorms wildfire
15+ hour ago (420+ words) As firefighters continue to battle the Cairngorms wildfire, here's a look back at how the incident unfolded. From the first reports of flames near Ryvoan Bothy to the declaration of a major incident and the evacuation of Nethy Bridge, our…...
Morning wildfire update: Residents evacuated as firefighters continue Cairngorms battle
15+ hour, 44+ min ago (244+ words) Emergency services remain at the scene of the ongoing wildfire in the Cairngorms National Park, with firefighters continuing to tackle the blaze alongside partner agencies. As of 8.30am on Saturday, July 25, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said nine fire appliances,…...
COMMENTARY: The heavens have finally opened but will our prayers be answered?
17+ hour, 11+ min ago (845+ words) Aviemore and hopefully Nethy Bridge has woken up to rain this morning - but also gusting winds. it is the steadiest fall of rain we have had here in Badenoch and Strathspey for weeks and the BBC weather forecast app is…...