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Helicopter deployed as firefighters spend third day tackling Cairngorms wildfire
Helicopters and specialist crews are helping contain a blaze that has burned about 400 hectares and forced evacuations, officials said.
- On Friday, firefighters entered a third day tackling a major wildfire in Cairngorms National Park that ignited Wednesday at Ryvoan Bothy, forcing evacuations of campsites and nearby homes as a precautionary measure.
- Hot and dry weather across Scotland fueled the blaze, which has burned approximately 300 hectares and spread across a six-kilometre area, prompting high-risk wildfire warnings from the Scottish Wildfire Forum.
- Emergency crews deployed a helicopter to drop water on flames while managing the "protracted incident," with Scottish Fire and Rescue Service area commander Lynne Gow stating they have "adequate resources."
- Justice Secretary Neil Gray confirmed Thursday that the fire is contained, though authorities maintain a strict cordon around Glenmore Forest Park and Loch Morlich as officials assess further evacuation needs.
- The fire service urged the public to stay away from affected areas, stating "we are asking everyone to follow the advice in place" as high wildfire risk persists across rural Scotland.
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StvFirefighters spend third day tackling wildfire which has led to evacuations
There have been no reports of any casualties.
·Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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