Cannich wildfire
Cannich wildfire | |
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Date(s) | 27 May 2023 |
Location | Cannich, Scottish Highlands, Scotland |
Coordinates | 57°19′N 4°46′W / 57.31°N 4.76°W |
Statistics | |
Burned area | 6 sq mi (16 km2; 1,600 ha) |
Impacts | |
Deaths | 0 |
Non-fatal injuries | 2 |
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The Cannich wildfire was a
Events
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) were alerted of a large fire at 12:46 p.m. on 28 May 2023.[4] On 31 May, a 12 mi (19 km) long plume of smoke from the fire was detected drifting towards Loch Ness from space by NASA.[5] At its height, nine appliances were tackling the fire, as well as a helicopter to water bomb the affected area. A 'very high' wildfire warning covering much of Scotland, which had been in place since 26 May, was extended to 5 June.[6]
The cause of the wildfire is unknown, but the SFRS had launched an investigation into its cause.[4] They also said it had burned through a 30 sq mi (78 km2) area of scrub and woodland, which would make it the largest wildfire in the UK's history.[7] This number was later revised by the fire service to 6 sq mi (16 km2; 1,600 ha).[8]
The fire caused lots of damage to the
Amidst soaring forecasted temperatures, another 'very high' wildfire warning was declared by the SFRS from 7 to 10 June. In the announcement on 7 June, the fire service also said that the Cannich wildfire was still ongoing.[10]
Other wildfires
By 11 June, another wildfire had broken out 30 miles away near Daviot.[11][12] On 15 June a wildfire broke out in Dalshangan Forest near Carsphairn.[13]
References
- ^ Davidson, John (25 June 2023). "Call for public education campaign on fire dangers after Cannich and Daviot blazes". Inverness Courier. Retrieved 8 July 2023.
- ^ "Two firefighters injured in crash at Cannich wildfire". BBC News. 30 May 2023. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
- ^ Ho, Vivian (31 May 2023). "Firefighters tackle Highlands wildfire that may become UK's largest ever". The Guardian. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
- ^ a b "Wildfire warning extended across Scotland as fire crews enter fourth day at large-scale Highland fire". Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. 31 May 2023. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
- ^ Mitchell, Jenness (31 May 2023). "Smoke from massive wildfire near Cannich in the Scottish Highlands visible from space". Sky News. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
- ^ Dewar, Caitlyn (31 May 2023). "'Very high' grade wildfire warning extended as firefighters tackle blaze". STV News. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
- ^ "Cannich wildfire could be largest recorded in UK". BBC News. 30 May 2023. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
- ^ Cromar, Chris (2 June 2023). "Twice the size of Elgin, more than 2,000 football pitches: Just how big is the Cannich wildfire?". The Press and Journal. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
- ^ "Cannich wildfire causes extensive damage to Corrimony nature reserve". BBC News. 1 June 2023. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
- ^ "Outdoor safety important as 'very high' wildfire warning continues for Scotland". Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. 7 June 2023. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
- ^ "Wildfire takes hold near caravan park at Daviot in Highlands". BBC News. 10 June 2023. Retrieved 11 June 2023.
- Northern Times. 10 June 2023. Retrieved 11 June 2023.
- ^ "Crews battle Galloway forest blaze as wildfire risk 'extreme'". BBC News. 16 June 2023. Retrieved 17 June 2023.