Cannich wildfire
| Cannich wildfire | |
|---|---|
A satellite image taken on 30 May showing smoke from the wildfire. | |
| Date(s) | 28 May 2023 |
| Location | Cannich, Scottish Highlands, Scotland |
| Coordinates | 57°19′N 4°46′W / 57.31°N 4.76°W |
| Statistics | |
| Burned area | 6 sq mi (16 km2; 1,600 ha) |
| Impacts | |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 2 |
| Map | |
The Cannich wildfire burned for two weeks, starting on 28 May 2023 in the Scottish Highlands, close to the village of Cannich in the Highland council area. No one died, but two firefighters were injured and airlifted to hospital on 30 May when their vehicle overturned at the site; they were both discharged the following day.