Glenmore wildfire update - 23 July at 5pm
Glenmore wildfire update - 23 July at 5pm
There is still active firefighting taking place and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, partners, gamekeepers, estate staff and volunteers remain on the scene, working around the clock. They are monitoring the situation closely and taking action to respond to flare ups, supported by the use of thermal drones.
Weather conditions continue to be a less predictable factor. It is forecast that the wind direction will change and that rain is on its way, both of which may have an impact over the coming days.
Police Scotland and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service have shared a further written update asking people to stay away from the following locations:
- Paths around Glenmore, Loch Morlich and Badaguish.
- Low-level routes including the Old Logging Way and routes providing access to Cairngorm Mountain, the Northern Corries, Meall A’ Bhuachaille, the Green Lochan (Lochan Uaine), Strath Nethy or Bynack More.
- Paths within Abernethy Forest to the south of Forest Lodge towards Ryvoan Bothy also remain closed.
This incident has had a big impact on local businesses and the surrounding communities. Highland Council are leading support for businesses within the restricted area, which we are supporting alongside Business Gateway, the Scottish Government and Highlands and Islands Enterprise. We are also liaising closely with the Cairngorms Business Partnership on this matter.
We know that a lot of people are understandably concerned about the impact of the wildfire on nature in the National Park. Unfortunately it is still too early to know the full extent of the damage and it is not yet safe to access all of the site to establish this. However, we are meeting with partners early next week to discuss next steps.
We will continue to keep you updated as things develop.
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Relevant alerts
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Very high fire risk - 12 to 13 August
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service have issued wildfire warnings impacting the National Park from Wednesday 12 August to Thursday 13 August.
We have seen all too recently how devastating wildfires can be. While enjoying the warm weather in the Cairngorms, remember:
- Fires and barbecues are not allowed under the new fire byelaw
- Always ensure cigarettes are fully extinguished and take your litter (including glass) away with you
- If you see a wildfire, dial the emergency services on 999 and provide them with the location
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.
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There is an ongoing wildfire situation in Glenmore and Strath Nethy within the Cairngorms National Park, albeit the situation continues to improve and the majority of the National Park is unaffected (with Glenmore, Aviemore and Nethy Bridge all open to the public). Click here for all the latest. We would encourage members of the public to follow current guidance and be aware that the situation may change.
Various paths and trails remain closed. Check out our path closures page for all the latest updates.