Residents in a village near the Cairngorms wildfire say they are staying in place while they criticise the response to the blaze. Multiple reports describe anger among local people who argue that the Scottish Government’s actions did not match the speed or scale of the fire’s spread. One couple quoted by the London Evening Standard compares the response to “closing the door now that the horse has bolted,” suggesting they feel opportunities for earlier intervention were missed. The reports also indicate that residents’ experiences and views are divided from official messaging, with some residents questioning communication and planning as conditions change. While the outlets focus on public criticism rather than operational details, they are aligned in presenting residents’ concerns about how the wildfire is being managed in the area, and they highlight the continued presence of residents near the affected region. The articles collectively frame the situation as an ongoing response challenge, with community members pressing for clearer, earlier, and more effective action as the incident continues.