Cairngorms Fire Forces Highland Games Cancellation | Aberdeen News

Scottish authorities are turning down UK military aid for the Cairngorms wildfire, saying commercial aircraft and ground crews are sufficient—though over 500 firefighters have battled the blaze for nearly two weeks. The fire’s downgrade doesn’t mean it’s over: emergency services still race to contain it, forcing cancellations like the Abernethy Highland Games and straining local volunteers. Justice Secretary Neil Gray confirmed they’ve explored every option, including tactical aerial support, but concluded the military’s capabilities don’t match the needs of this intense, community-impacting blaze. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a267f8eae97d6570