Scotland's Wildfire Crisis Tests Emergency Response Capabilities The Cairngorms national park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in northeastern Scotland, is facing one of its most severe wildfires in recent history.
The blaze has been raging for 10 days, forcing the evacuation of homes in Nethy Bridge and threatening nearby villages.
First Minister John Swinney has requested UK military aid to supplement existing firefighting efforts, highlighting the severity of the situation.