Issued by Scottish Fire and Rescue Service 15/07/2026 at 21:30
Emergency services continue to tackle a large-scale wildfire covering more than two kilometres in width near to Glenmore in the Cairngorms National Park.
A number of homes and businesses have been evacuated as a safety precaution due to the close proximity to the incident.
We still have six appliances and additional specialist resources on scene, as crews work with landowners to contain the incident and create fire breaks.
Road closures are in place to support the emergency response, and people are asked to avoid the area within Glenmore Forest Park and Loch Morlich on Thursday, 16 July as this incident continues.
Deputy Assistant Chief Officer Ian McMeekin said: "We have adequate resources committed to this incident, and our operational response will be scaled back overnight during hours of darkness to monitor conditions. However we anticipate being on scene for a considerable time to bring this incident to a safe conclusion."