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Cairngorms wildfire ‘hotspots’ persist as public urged to stay away

Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAn ongoing wildfire in the Cairngorms National Park still has "substantial hotspots", with over 100 firefighters having been mobilised to tackle the blaze. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) confirmed crews will remain on scene over the weekend and into next week to manage remaining pockets of fire and prevent reignition. The fire, which started near Glenmore last Wednesday, covered an area of about six square kilometres of heather and small trees at its height. The public is being urged to stay away from affected areas as the region “remains unsafe” with ongoing firefighting operations and helicopter water-bombing, according to SFRS. Despite road closures and police cordons, SFRS said emergency services are still receiving reports of people attempting to enter the affected area.In fullCairngorms visitors warned to stay away as ‘substantial hotspots remain’More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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