Cairngorms wildfire: update
The multi-agency partnership has been working hard behind the scenes to introduce a phased reopening of the incident cordon, with a view to allowing the Refuel event, planned for 5 August – 9 August at Badaguish to go ahead as planned.
While it was hoped that the cordon at Coylumbridge could be amended today, a dynamic risk assessment of the cordon and forest area has identified that more measures must be taken to protect the public amidst this ongoing and complex incident.
This includes how traffic and footfall is managed around the high-risk area beyond Badaguish, which includes the Glenmore forest and Loch Morlich, which will remain closed to the public. Active firefighting, heavy machinery movement and dangerous trees are still a serious public safety risk in this area.
A further update on the phased reopening and the measures put in place to protect the public will be issued on Monday 3 August.
Please continue to respect the road closures and cordons in place, if you are visiting the area please check all advice before you travel, as some areas are open.
Thank you to the community and local businesses for their continued patience and understanding.