Entire Cairngorms village evacuated as raging wildfire nears
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An entire village in Cairngorms National Park had to evacuate because of a wildfire.
This wildfire has been burning for more than eleven days.
Police declared this event a major emergency.
The weather changed significantly and the wind became stronger.
The strong wind makes it very difficult for officials to control the fire.
Every villager had to leave their home for safety.
Now the fire is still spreading out of control.
This national park is located in the country of Scotland.
Police said that the situation now is very dangerous.
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