Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleHolly BishopFriday 17 July 2026 17:33 BSTCairngorms wildfire burns through night into third dayA wildfire in the Cairngorms has continued to burn for a third day, affecting a four-mile-wide area in the Scottish national park.The blaze started late on Wednesday, 15 July, with footage showing its spread across the mountains.More than 50 firefighters and nine fire appliances were deployed on Friday morning to contain the flames and prevent further spread.Several homes and businesses, including campsites and ski resorts in the Glenmore Forest Park, have been evacuated and closed as a safety precaution, with no casualties reported.The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service confirmed they have adequate resources to manage the incident, including pumping water from Loch Morlich.In fullCairngorms wildfire burns through night into third dayMore 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