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Investigation launched after wildfires near Carrbridge, Grantown-on-Spey, Dava and Upper Knockando





'Praying for rain is not a fire-fighting technique' said one keeper who had joined the fight and rejoiced at last nights' rain. Picture Daniel Forsyth.
'Praying for rain is not a fire-fighting technique' said one keeper who had joined the fight and rejoiced at last nights' rain. Picture Daniel Forsyth.

A joint Police Scotland and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service investigation has been launched following wildfires in the Carrbridge, Grantown-on-Spey, Dava and Upper Knockando areas.

The fires were reported to police around 4pm on Saturday, June 28. Emergency services attended and a number of roads were closed to keep the public safe.

Chief Inspector Mike MacKenzie, local area commander, said: “Fortunately no one has been injured but a large swathe of the countryside has been badly affected. I would like to thank all the emergency services and the public involved.

Some of the fire damage, with the blaze still going in the background. Picture: Moyra Sang.
Some of the fire damage, with the blaze still going in the background. Picture: Moyra Sang.

Chief Inspector Mike MacKenzie, local area commander, said: “Fortunately no one has been injured but a large swathe of the countryside has been badly affected. I would like to thank all the emergency services and the public involved.

It's been a devastating week with the worst wildfires Strathspey has ever seen.
It's been a devastating week with the worst wildfires Strathspey has ever seen.

“If you can help please 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.”


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