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SNP ministers ‘knew UK military did not have support asked for during wildfire’

The Justice Secretary defended asking for aerial support from the MoD despite knowing ‘informally’ they did not have such equipment available.

Evening Standard

Scotland is relying on ‘goodwill and improvisation’ to fight wildfires, report says

The Cairngorms wildfire “exposed a dangerous weakness” in Scotland’s wildfire response, a report from a rural business organisation says

The National (Scotland)

Emergency crews leave Cairngorms wildfire site five weeks after blaze started

FIREFIGHTERS have completed work to tackle the Cairngorms wildfire nearly five weeks after it began.

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Firefighters leave scene of Cairngorms wildfire after nearly five weeks

SFRS crews left the scene on Monday and handed the final affected area over to the RSPB.

Evening Standard

Leading environmentalist calls for anger at wildfire to fuel action on climate

ANXIETY and anger sparked by the devastating wildfires in the Cairngorms and across Europe this summer can be turned into positive action to help…

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Country diary: We’ve had fires here in the Cairngorms before. This one has changed things

Abernethy: It’s been a period of heartbreak and gratitude, mourning the scorched landscape and staying away from home when the smoke got too close

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Part of wildfire cordon around village in Cairngorms lifted

The fire began on July 15 and continues to burn in peatland underground.

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Part of wildfire cordon around village to be lifted on Friday morning

After three weeks of disruption, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said the C7 Ski Road, known as the Glenmore corridor, will fully reopen.

Evening Standard

Latest update as Cairngorms fire exclusion zone set to be partially lifted

THE exclusion zone around a wildfire incident in the Cairngorms is set to be partially lifted.

The National (Scotland)

£3m support for businesses impacted by Cairngorms wildfire announced

The money will be administered by Highland Council.

Evening Standard

Scottish Government announce support package after Cairngorms wildfire

THE Scottish Government will provide a £3 million funding package to support businesses impacted by a major wildfire incident in the Cairngorms.

The National (Scotland)

UK Government urged to 'step up' over 'concerning' Cairngorms wildfire response

The UK Government has been urged to 'step up' and increase its defence capabilities following its response to the Cairngorms wildfire

The National (Scotland)

Fire crews making ‘significant progress’ tackling Cairngorms blaze

FIRE crews are starting to make “significant progress” in tackling a wildfire in the Cairngorms that broke out two weeks ago, a senior officer…

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Fire crews making ‘significant progress’ tackling Cairngorms blaze – chief

A number of homes in the region have been evacuated and vast swathes of trees, heather and grasslands have been left charred and blackened.

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Animals forced to flee wildfires as habitats face 'decade or longer' to recover

ANIMALS have been forced to flee raging wildfires which swept across the Cairngorms causing damage it could take “decades or longer” to recover…

Evening Standard

Emergency services have all resources necessary for Cairngorms wildfires – Gray

The Justice Secretary’s comments come amid backlash to the Scottish Government’s response to the wildfires.

Evening Standard

UK Government offers military support to battle Cairngorms wildfire

The Scottish Government said the MoD could not provide the support it asked for but has offered alternative help.

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UK Government fails to provide wildfire water‑bombing support for Cairngorms blaze

The UK Government has failed to provide the aerial water‑bombing support requested by Scottish ministers to tackle the Cairngorms wildfire,…

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Residents return home as Cairngorms fire no longer ‘immediate threat’

Police Scotland has lifted the major incident declaration after the fire was brought under control.

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Scottish villagers ‘frustrated’ at response to Cairngorms wildfire

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Residents defying Cairngorms wildfire evacuation order criticise response

Residents in a village which authorities are trying to evacuate during the Cairngorms wildfire have criticised the emergency response as being like…

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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

Evening Standard

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’.

The Guardian - UK

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 National (Scotland)

Wind change reduces threat to Nethy Bridge from massive Cairngorms wildfire

THE threat to Nethy Bridge in the Cairngorms has reduced after winds changed overnight, altering the path of a major wildfire

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