Drones monitor subsurface hotspots after Cairngorms wildfire

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Following a major wildfire in Scotland's Cairngorms in July, visible flames have subsided. However, hotspots continue to smoulder underground within the peat. Firefighting teams are now using drones equipped with thermal cameras to locate these hidden fires. This technology helps prevent the fires from reigniting and causing further damage to the landscape.

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