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Cairngorms wildfire update - 5 August 2026
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is carrying out daily thermal imaging drone activity to identify hot spots in the Glenmore area affected by the Cairngorms wildfire.
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Cairngorms wildfire update: cordon reduction
Plans for a phased reduction of some cordons in the Glenmore area affected by the Cairngorms wildfire are being finalised.
Cairngorms wildfire: update
The multi-agency partnership has been working hard behind the scenes to introduce a phased reopening of the incident cordon, with a view to allowing the Refuel event, planned for 5 August – 9 August at Badaguish to go ahead as planned.
Cairngorms Wildfire: Partial easing of exclusion zone planned as response enters third week
Emergency services have agreed a phased reduction of part of the exclusion zone surrounding the Cairngorms wildfire, subject to a series of safety measures and operational mitigations being fully implemented.
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Cairngorms wildfire update – Progress made as firefighting operations continue
Improved weather conditions and a targeted effort to tackle the wildfire in key areas has resulted in a reduction in visible flames.
Significant firefighting operation continues as Cairngorms wildfire enters twelfth day
SFRS staff and partners remain vigilant across all areas of the incident ground to monitor for any flare up.
Residents can return to their properties as the multiagency response to the fire in Cairngorms National Park continues
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Police Scotland and our Local Response Partners continue to put all required resources to tackling the fire.
Cairngorms National Park wildfire update: Smoke expected across wider areas as firefighting operations continues
If you are affected by the smoke, keep windows and doors closed as a precaution.
Police Scotland declares major incident as emergency services respond to wildfire near Nethy Bridge
Residents are urged to follow all advice issued by Police Scotland and emergency services.
Emergency services urge people to stay away as Cairngorms wildfire operations continue into next week
Members of the public are asked not to bypass closures or travel into restricted areas.