Police Scotland Evacuates Nethy Bridge as 10-Day Cairngorms Wildfire Spreads
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Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jul 24
Police Scotland Evacuates Nethy Bridge as 10-Day Cairngorms Wildfire Spreads
3 articles · Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jul 24
Summary
All Nethy Bridge residents were told to leave after Police Scotland declared a major incident, saying the wildfire was moving toward the village.
A wind shift and worsening weather drove a flare-up on Thursday night, raising the risk of further spread across the Cairngorms National Park.
More than 100 firefighters, 11 engines, specialist wildlife units and helicopters remain deployed, using miles-long firebreaks and drones to contain new hot spots.
Access roads into Nethy Bridge were closed and evacuees were directed to a respite centre at the Macdonald Aviemore Hotel.
Smoke is now visible 59 miles away in Aberdeen, underscoring the scale of a 10-day blaze that officials say remains dynamic and unpredictable.