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A major wildfire near Nethy Bridge has led to evacuations and a declared major incident in the Cairngorms area.

Authorities including Police Scotland and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service have declared a major incident due to a large wildfire near Nethy Bridge in the Cairngorms National Park. Residents have been partially evacuated in response to the spreading fire, which has heightened concern among the local population and emergency services. Appeals have been made for assistance in firefighting efforts, reflecting the seriousness and ongoing nature of this environmental emergency.