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How extreme could our wildfires become?

Martin Geissler hears why wildfires like those burning in the Cairngorms are a growing problem.

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A large wildfire has been burning in the Cairngorms for almost a week.

We ask fire expert Rory Hadden of Edinburgh University and the 麻豆社鈥檚 Kevin Keane why wildfires are a growing problem.

Scotcast is the 麻豆社鈥檚 Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler.

Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

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