A wildfire raging through the Scottish Highlands has forced hundreds from their homes in Nethy Bridge as smoke blankets the region, visible even 60 miles away in Aberdeen. With firefighters battling for nine days under brutal dry conditions and fierce winds, helicopters are now dropping water to reach inaccessible areas. Over 500 responders are on the ground, while locals describe the scene as “apocalyptic,” with skies glowing red at night. Police declared a major incident and conducted door-to-door evacuations, sparking criticism of the Scottish Government for downplaying the threat last week and failing to declare a major incident themselves. Calls are growing for military aid as authorities urge everyone to stay away from the Cairngorms National Park — the fire’s unpredictable danger demands a relentless, all-hands response.
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