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Cairngorms Wildfire Prompts Major Incident Declaration and Evacuations
Police have declared a 'major incident' in the Cairngorms as a change in wind direction increased the risk from a wildfire, leading to the evacuation of nearby homes. The weather shift has intensified concerns about the spread of the blaze.
24 Jul, 21:30 — 25 Jul, 01:12
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Police declare 'major incident' as wind change increases Cairngorms wildfire risk
All residents in the village of Nethy Bridge have been evacuated over the threat the wildfire spreading.
Read full article →The IndependentMostly Factual9h ago
Cairngorms wildfire: Police declare major incident as nearby homes evacuated
It comes amid warnings that changing weather conditions have contributed to the increasingly unpredictable behaviour of the blaze
By Craig Meighan
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First report: The Independent · 24 Jul, 21:30|Full coverage: 2 · 4h|Window: 4h
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