Wildfire still burning across four miles as helicopter waterbombs Cairngorms
A major wildfire in Scotland's Cairngorms National Park has led to evacuations and a multi-day firefighting effort. Authorities are using helicopters and fire breaks to contain the blaze, which experts link to changing climate patterns.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the growing threat of wildfires in regions previously considered less susceptible, raising concerns about climate change adaptation.
Figure caption, Watch: Wildfires tear through Cairngorms national park in Scotland
Firefighters are spending a third day tackling a major wildfire which has led to evacuations in the Cairngorms.
The blaze started in heathland at Ryvoan Bothy, near Nethy Bridge, late on Wednesday morning and had spread across 3.7 miles (6km) by Thursday afternoon.
A number of homes and businesses, including campsites and a ski resort in the Glenmore Forest Park area have been closed and evacuated as a safety precaution.
A helicopter joined the firefighting efforts on Thursday night. Nine fire appliances and specialist resources remained at the scene on Friday morning.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said it was facing a "protracted incident" as it sought to prevent the flames spreading to other areas, but added that it had "adequate resources" to deal with the incident.
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