Rare 'fire-loving' fungus appears at site of Cairngorms wildfire
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Rare 'fire-loving' fungus appears at site of Cairngorms wildfire

14 Aug 2026 · Originally published 14 Aug 2026 8/10 Original headline: Bright orange 'fire fungus' emerges in wake of Cairngorms wildfire
A bright orange fungus has emerged at the site of the recent Glenmore wildfire in the Cairngorms. These fungi act as early colonisers of burned ground, helping to break down carbon and stabilise soil to prepare the landscape for new plant growth.
Source: BBC Scotland Highland
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