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Minister defends decision to reject UK military help to fight wildfire

Minister defends decision to reject UK military help to fight wildfire
BBC Scotland Monday 27 July 2026, 13:42 UTC 1 min read
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Neil Gray said the military was unable to fulfil a "specific request" to send waterbombing helicopters to the Cairngorms.

Neil Gray said the military was unable to fulfil a "specific request" to send waterbombing helicopters to the Cairngorms.
UK (LOCATION) Neil Gray (PERSON)
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