“With residents in Nethy Bridge now able to return to their homes, Police Scotland have lifted the major incident declaration,” he said.
He added a reminder regarding ongoing monitoring efforts across the national park.
“I want to stress, however, that the Scottish government, the emergency services and all relevant authorities will continue to treat this wildfire, as has been the case since its onset, with the utmost seriousness and necessary resources until the last flames are out,” Swinney said.
Community Impact and Safety
Police Scotland reported that substantial personnel remain on-site to assist local communities and monitor drifting smoke, which had reached as far as Aberdeen.
“Substantial resources from police and partners, including three helicopters today, are still being deployed to the area,” said Superintendent Judy Hill.
Police personnel successfully coordinated with multi-agency teams to stand down the immediate evacuation threat.
“Thanks to the efforts of fire crews, gamekeepers, contractors, partners and many others over the past 24 hours, there is no longer the immediate threat which prompted the evacuation of properties in Nethy Bridge,” Hill said.
Hill expressed gratitude to local communities for remaining cooperative during the displacement.
“We are grateful to the community for their support and understanding in what has been a period of concern and disruption,” she said.
The police superintendent highlighted the rapid weather shifts that forced the initial emergency response.
“The weather conditions experienced within the Cairngorms over the last 24 hours have added further complexities to this situation.
