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Scotland - Highlands Wildfire now declared a Major Incident

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Marmight Fri 24-Jul-26 22:10:09

We used to have a house close to Nethy Bridge so I know the area well. So sad. A friend’s son from Nethy has been volunteering with the firefighters for the last week along with many other local volunteers. As you say, they must all be exhausted.

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OldFrill Fri 24-Jul-26 21:43:50

A major incident has finally been declared regarding the wild fires that have been raging for 9 days around Glenmore. Nethy Bridge (population around 650) is now being evacuated and Police Scotland are appealing for fire fighting equipment - bulldozers, other heavy plant machinery, bowsers etc. Smoke is affecting areas 100 miles away.

Those fighting the fires for the past nine days must be exhausted, humans and wildlife terrified.

Thoughts are with those trying to get the fires under control and those having to leave their homes.

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