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M60 LIVE updates as all traffic held due to police incident near Oldham

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A major incident has been declared in the Cairngorms National Park as a wildfire, which has been burning for 11 days, continues to threaten local communities. Police Scotland confirmed that the entire population of a village in the area has been evacuated to ensure public safety as strengthening winds intensify the blaze.

The fire has been active for over a week, but the recent shift in weather conditions has necessitated an escalation in the emergency response. Authorities are currently managing the situation as a major incident to coordinate the containment efforts and protect residents from the encroaching flames.

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