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"Residents of the Cairngorms have been forced to evacuate their homes as
firefighters battled a large wildfire through the night.
The blaze, which ignited in heathland at Ryvoan Bothy, near Nethy Bridge, late
on Wednesday morning, had spread to over two kilometres wide by evening.
Numerous properties and businesses, including campsites and ski resorts within
the Glenmore Forest Park area, were closed and evacuated as a precautionary
measure.
Four fire engines remained at the scene at 6.45am on Thursday.
There have been no reports of any casualties.
Duncan Ferguson, who lives in Glenmore, a village near Aviemore, said police
came to his house in the afternoon to urge him to evacuate.
He said that they told residents to “leave your pets and go”.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) urged people to avoid the area.
It has also advised residents in Aviemore, Glenmore and the surrounding
communities to keep their doors and windows closed due to the smoke.
Group commander Raymond King said: “While we want people to enjoy the good
weather, we ask that anyone in the Cairngorms National Park near to Aviemore
and Glenmore avoid the area.
“This part of the Cairngorms National Park is popular with hillwalkers, and we
ask that people remain vigilant while active firefighting continues.”"
Via Susan ****
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