Fire crews battled new flare-ups in the Cairngorms on Friday. The blaze spread further, pushing across more hillside land. Officials alerted visitors and locals to remain at a distance from active fire zones. News outlets noted rising worries over the outbreak’s spread. Calls intensified for the situation to be declared a major incident. Emergency teams pushed on with firefighting work, but the fight continued on.
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As Cairngorm fire flare again, petition starts demanding 'major incident' status - Strathspey Herald
As Cairngorm fire flare again, petition starts demanding 'major incident' status Strathspey Herald
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Hillside engulfed in flames as Cairngorms wildfire rages after 'flare-up' - STV News
Hillside engulfed in flames as Cairngorms wildfire rages after 'flare-up' STV News
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NEWS: From the Rhinogydd to the Cairngorms, Wildfires Continue to Burn - UKHillwalking
NEWS: From the Rhinogydd to the Cairngorms, Wildfires Continue to Burn UKHillwalking
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Double farm fire callout - DnG24
Double farm fire callout DnG24
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Scotland is burning - we should not be considering new oil fields - The National Scot
Scotland is burning - we should not be considering new oil fields The National Scot