**UPDATED 20:06

Emergency services and partners are continuing to respond to this wildfire.

A number of properties and premises in the area have been evacuated as a precaution.

The Ski Road is currently closed.

Anyone walking in the Cairngorms should avoid the area and let family or friends know when they have returned.

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The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and partners are currently in attendance at a large fire in the open near to Ryvoan Bothy within the Cairngorms National Park. 

Due to large volumes of smoke travelling towards populated areas nearby, residents in Aviemore, Glenmore and the surrounding communities should keep their windows and doors closed. If you are within this area and can see or smell smoke, please follow the same advice. If you are aware of someone hiking in the area, please ask them to get themselves safely off the hill as soon as possible. 

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has asked that people avoid the Glenmore and Aviemore area, and remain vigilant. Our thanks go to all those engaged in active firefighting - we will post further updates when we have them.

Very high fire risk - 15 to 20 July

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has issued a very high wildfire warning impacting areas of the National Park on Wednesday 15 until Monday 20 July. If you are out and about in the Cairngorms National Park please observe the following guidance:

• Do not light any fire or barbecue, in line with the new fire byelaw
• Always ensure cigarettes are fully extinguished and take your litter (including glass) away with you
• Enjoy the outdoors responsibly - most wildfires are caused by human activity
• Stay alert - with dry vegetation and warm weather, fires can start easily, spread rapidly, and burn intensely
• If you see a wildfire, dial 999

For further updates on wildfire risk across Scotland, visit the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service website. To find out more about the fire byelaw, and to see your questions answered, visit our fire byelaw page here.