Glenmore and Strath Nethy wildfire update - 24 July at 8.30pm
Glenmore and Strath Nethy wildfire update - 24 July at 8.30pm
Police Scotland has declared a major incident in relation to the ongoing wildfire.
As a precaution, all residents of Nethy Bridge are being evacuated to allow emergency services to continue to respond.
- All evacuated residents should make their way to the Rest Centre at the MacDonald Aviemore Resort to register their contact details
- An evacuation assembly point is in the process of being put in place at Nethy Bridge Community Centre, where The Highland Council bus transport will be provided if people need support to get to the Rest Centre at MacDonald Aviemore Resort
- All access roads have been closed
- Evacuated residents should try to stay with friends or family in the first instance
- If any residents are in difficulty, support and advice is available at the Rest Centre
We know that this will of course be of deep concern to people in the village and surrounding areas. Authorities are working together to ensure the safe evacuation of the area. Please follow all advice, and we will update you when we know more.
Police Scotland's latest update is here and further information from Highland Council can be found here.
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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.