- Residents of Nethy Bridge, a Scottish village, have criticised the emergency response to a wildfire in Cairngorms National Park, likening it to "closing the stable door now that the horse has bolted".
- A precautionary evacuation order was issued for homes around Nethy Bridge on Friday night as the wildfire, which has been burning for days, intensified due to shifting wind conditions.
- One resident, Richard Eccles, described being given three options by police: stay, go to friends or family, or use emergency accommodation, with most residents opting to stay unless the fire significantly nears.
- The fire, which started in heathland near Ryvoan Bothy on Wednesday morning, led to the cancellation of a wedding at Castle Roy and earlier closures of properties and businesses in Glenmore Forest Park.
- The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has urged people to avoid the area near Aviemore and Glenmore within the Cairngorms National Park and to remain vigilant as firefighting efforts continue.
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