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Cairngorms Wildfire Rages, 100 Firefighters Deploy, Roads Closed

7/20/2026

Summary

Story summary

A blaze on Arthur’s Seat sent a white-smoke plume visible from Fife.
Firefighters, with six appliances and specialist resources, fought the large fire with no casualties and closed the area.
Over 100 firefighters have been battling a six-square-kilometre Cairngorms wildfire since Wednesday, using helicopters, drones and a pump from Loch Morlich.
Police Scotland closed Queens Drive and placed roadblocks around Glenmore, Abernethy and Loch Morlich as the fires continue.

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Story summary

A blaze on Arthur’s Seat sent a white-smoke plume visible from Fife.
Firefighters, with six appliances and specialist resources, fought the large fire with no casualties and closed the area.
Over 100 firefighters have been battling a six-square-kilometre Cairngorms wildfire since Wednesday, using helicopters, drones and a pump from Loch Morlich.
Police Scotland closed Queens Drive and placed roadblocks around Glenmore, Abernethy and Loch Morlich as the fires continue.