Helicopters

Water-bombing helicopters will soon be on stand-by to tackle future wildfires in Scotland.

Cairngorms community 'delighted' at wildfire helicopter plans

Helicopters have been tackling the devastating wildfire.

Cairngorms wildfire 'undoubtedly' started by humans

Smoke rises from the wildfire near Nethy Bridge on Friday hours before First Minister John Swinney made a formal request to the Ministry of Defence fo for aerial support to help tackle the blaze, which started on Wednesday, July 15.

First Minister requests military support to fight Cairngorms wildfire

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Firefighters remain at the scene of the Cairngorms as hotspots continue to flare more than a week after the blaze broke out . PIC: Rachel Keenan/PA Wire

Visitors urged to stay away from popular Cairngorms spots this weekend

The fire was reported on Saturday afternoon near Loch Morlich at the Cairngorms National Park. (Credit: Crew Commander, Jamie Stewart, SFRS (Aviemore))

Ease muirburn rules and secure helicopter for wildfires, experts say

Firefighters on day three of the Cairngorms wildfire

Swinney to visit Cairngorms as questions over wildfire response grow

Firefighters on day three of the Cairngorms wildfire

Wildfires are burning now: Scotland needs a dedicated aerial response

A helicopter carrying water tackles the wildfire burning near Nethy Bridge in Cairngorms National Park in north-east Scotland (Jane Barlow/PA)

Cairngorms: 'Unpredictable' blaze creating 'treacherous' conditions

Those assisting with the wildfire said they are still trying to contain it

Cairngorms fire: Helicopters assist as water pumped from Loch Morlich

Another view of police and ambulance at Portobello Promenade.

Huge search and rescue operation at beach stood down after four hours

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. Credit: Jaimi Joy/PA Wire

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An image issued by the Galloway Mountain Rescue Team of a wildfire in the Glen Trool area of the Galloway Forest Park. Picture: Galloway Mountain Rescue Team/PA Wire

Helicopters 'water bomb' massive wildfire as major update issued

Scott and Frankie Rayner with Jack and Bruce Marbrow after being rescued by the HM Coastguard

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Emergency services are battling wildfires in a number of areas.

Helicopters brought in to tackle large Scottish wildfire

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Aftermath of 'horror' train crash: 1 killed, 15 injured

Video shows aftermath of 'horror' train crash: 1 dead, 15 injured

'Inspiring' great grandmother to finish 100 mile solo walk in 12 days

The UK’s highest mobile communications mast has just been erected in Scotland at a height of 1,108 metres – or 3,635 feet – above sea level, on the top of the Meall a’ Bhùiridh massif in Glen Coe

Mobile mast erected on Scottish mountain is UK’s highest

Jay Slater Spanish police video shows search for missing Brit.

Watch: Jay Slater Spanish police video shows search for missing Brit

Tourists are evacuated from hotels during a wildfire on the Greek island of Rhodes on July 22, 2023.

Thousands evacuated from Rhodes homes & hotels as island blaze spreads

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Italy's fire service posted an image of a helicopter taking part in the rescue (Image: Vigili del Fuoco)

Breaking Three tourists dead & one missing after boat capsizes on Italian lake

An aerial photo taken on February 15, 2023 shows flooding in the city of Napier, situated on the North Island's east coast. - Authorities on February 15 confirmed deaths after Cyclone Gabrielle cut a trail of destruction across northern New Zealand, Photo by STRINGER/AFP via Getty Images.

Four killed as Cyclone Gabrielle hits New Zealand

Two helicopters collided on the Australian Gold Coast, killing several passengers and critically injuring three others.

Couple from Liverpool among four died in Sea World helicopter crash

Two helicopters collided on the Australian Gold Coast, killing several passengers and critically injuring three others.

Two Helicopters crash near Australian Sea World theme park killing four

A helicopter collision has killed four people in Australia

Sea World helicopter crash: 4 dead & 3 critically injured

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Official new data reveals an astonishing 750% increase in the time spent battling wildfires in the last decade. Picture: Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Climate chaos: time spent tackling Scottish wildfires leaps by almost eight time...

90-year-old William Scott. Pic: Contributed

Helicopters drafted in to search for missing pensioner William Scott

Willl post-Brexit Britain be forced to rely on helicopters to ferry supplies to vulnerable people? (Picture: Stu Forster/Getty Images)

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Military helicopters were spotted over Edinburgh on Wednesday.

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Fire fighters stand beside a burnt-out coach on the motorway A9 near Muenchberg, southeastern Germany, Picture; AP

Germany coach crash: '˜17 dead, 31 hurt' after collision

The cable car carrying tourists stopped working at high altitude over the Mont Blanc massif in the Alps. Picture: AP

Dozens of tourists rescued from French cable cars stuck in Alps

David Florence of Britain during a training session on the white water course ahead of the Canoe Slalom in Rio de Janeiro. Picture: Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP

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Loch Nan Druimnean, where emergency services are attending after reports that a family car has fallen into the water. Picture: Geograph

Police search Loch Nan Druimnean after car plunges into water

Helicopters can bring in stone more easily, making the repair process much faster. Picture: Adam Bell

Helicopters drafted in to help save Scotland’s Munros

A tranquilised hippo is rescued as Tiblisi was left devastated by freak floods. Picture: AP

Real life Jumanji as floods free Tbilisi zoo animals

The scene of the accident, when the coach left the road. Picture: PA

No charges over Rest and Be Thankful coach crash
A COACH which crashed near the Rest and Be Thankful pass seriously injuring five people was blown off the road and the driver will not be charged, a Police Scot...

Children who fled the violence in northern Syria. Tens of thousands of Syrian refugees are set to suffer as winter sets in. Picture: AFP/Getty

Syria: Aircraft strike at IS-controlled community

A pro-democracy demonstrator holds a placard depicting Hong Kong chief executive Leung Chun-ying as Hitler. Picture: Getty

Hong Kong’s leader attends China day celebrations

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Helicopter worry

Rescue workers search for survivors after a massive landslide swept through Hiroshima. Picture: AP

Landslides kill 36 in Japan after torrential rain

The River Sava has breached its banks, causing flooding in Bosnia, Croatia and Serbia. Picture: Dado Ruvic/Reuters

At least 30 dead after landslides in Bosnia

Nepalese mountaineer Dawa Tashi Sherpa lies in intensive care. Picture: Getty

16 sherpas die in Everest avalanche

The disaster could have been much worse if not for the bravery of emergency services. Picture: PA

Leaders: Local heroes to fore at Clutha disaster

A woman and her two sons are evacuated by fire crews from their Boulder home. Picture: AP

Colorado: Help arrives for flooded communities

Highlands and Islands wildfire prosecution warning

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Syrian rebels seize control of airbase

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Fishermen rescued after boat sinks

Helicopters strike at Syrian rebels

Syria: Clashes near parliament as rebels take fight to seat of Assad’s power

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Voluntary mountain teams rescue 693 people

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