Military Support Arrives as Fire Fights Ease | Belfast News

Scotland’s raging wildfire in the Cairngorms gets a major boost as the UK government deploys military support — including Chinook helicopters and standby troops — after the Justice Secretary initially doubted the armed forces had the right gear. With recent rain and calmer winds finally slowing the blaze, firefighters are pushing back with renewed momentum, allowing evacuated residents to return home. Despite improved conditions, crews remain vigilant, with over 75 firefighters still on the ground and multi-agency efforts continuing into next week. Defence Secretary praises emergency services and confirms the military’s readiness to respond in extreme environments. 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/8807c9bd7bf3a0cd