Criminal investigation is continuing into Scotland’s biggest ever wildfires
Police have said enquiries are continuing following a massive wildfire in the area around Loch Allan just north of Dava.
The fire was reported to police around 4.05pm on Saturday 28 June, and a number of roads in the area had to be closed to keep the public and emergency services personnel safe.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “So far, enquiries suggest the fire may have started on the shoreline to the south-east of Loch Allan just north of the A939 road and officers are appealing for information.”
The small loch is situated near the A939 road and is somewhat hidden by trees.
Enquiries into a separate wildfire in the area of Carrbridge moor to the south-west of Dava, initially reported on Friday 20 June have concluded.
The blazes re-ignited several times before being fully extinguished some 11 days later.
Police Scotland said ‘no criminality has been established’.
Combined, the wildfires at the end of last month are believed to have been the largest ever in Scotland.
Detective Inspector Andy Bilton said: "Fortunately no one was injured but a large swathe of countryside was badly affected by the wildfires.
“We are continuing to work with partners in the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service to establish the full circumstances.
"We received a report that people with deck chairs and fishing rods were seen in the area around the time the Loch Allan fire broke out, and we are keen to speak to them as they may have information that could assist with our enquiries.
“We would ask them to come forward and speak with officers.
"We would also like to speak to a woman who assisted the first attending fire crew at Loch Allan by pointing out where the fire appeared to have started.
“Her information could be important, and we would urge her to get in touch."
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2281 of Saturday, 28 June, 2025, or make a call anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
