Police Declare 'Major Incident' as Wind Change Increases Cairngorms Wildfire Risk The winds of change have brought a new level of urgency to the Cairngorms wildfire, prompting Police Scotland to declare a major incident.
Residents from Nethy Bridge were evacuated due to the increased risk posed by changing wind patterns.
The 10 day old blaze has already burned through acres of land, with smoke visible as far away as Aberdeen, approximately 59 miles distant.