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SNP ministers ‘knew UK military did not have support asked for during wildfire’

Scottish ministers said they sought every option as the blaze burned 10 square miles and more than 500 firefighters responded.

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The Justice Secretary defended asking for aerial support from the MoD despite knowing ‘informally’ they did not have such equipment available.

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Scottish ministers knew UK military lacked wildfire helicopters, Gray admits

Scottish ministers knew the UK military had no aerial firefighting ability when they requested assistance to battle the Cairngorms wildfire, the Justice Secretary has said.

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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SNP ministers ‘knew UK military did not have support asked for during wildfire’

The Justice Secretary defended asking for aerial support from the MoD despite knowing ‘informally’ they did not have such equipment available.

·London, United Kingdom
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Evening Standard broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
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