Swinney requests UK military aid as 500 firefighters tackle Cairngorms wildfire

Scottish first minister hopes aerial support will help quench 10-day fire that has forced evacuation of Highlands villageThe first minister of Scotland has asked for military aid from the UK government as more than 500 firefighters continue to tackle a firewhich has raged in the Cairngorms national park for the past 10 days and forced the evacuation of homes in the remote region.John Swinney has said the blaze remains a “major and serious” incident but that Saturday afternoon had brought an “improved picture”. Continue reading...