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Councillors thank communities and responders to Cairngorms wildfire.
Badenoch and Strathspey Area Committee has acknowledged the Cairngorms wildfire which has had a profound impact on the area and the communities in particularly - Glenmore and Nethy Bridge.
Date: 31 August 2026
Firefighters complete work at Cairngorms wildfire but public safety advice remains in place
Issued by Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
Date: 18 August 2026
Wildfire warning in place for Eastern Highlands, Eastern and Southern Scotland
Issued by Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
Date: 12 August 2026

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Emergency Planning Team

We are available 8am to 4pm on weekdays

Address: Chief Executive’s Office
Highland Council HQ
Glenurquhart Road
INVERNESS
IV3 5NX

Telephone: 0800 838009

Email: epu@highland.gov.uk

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