'Apocalyptic' damage as Cairngorms wildfire burns for two weeks

BBC News Wednesday 29 July 2026, 11:01 UTC 1 min read

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The blaze has destroyed about 25 sq km of moorland and forestry near Aviemore since Wednesday 15 July.

Aviemore (LOCATION)

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'Apocalyptic' damage as Cairngorms wildfire burns for two weeks

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