Firefighters tackle large blaze in Caithness
Emergency services were alerted to the fire at around 3pm
Several crews have been tackling a large fire on the outskirts of Thurso this afternoon.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) were called out to the blaze near John Kennedy Drive at around 3pm
It is said to have affected an area of moorland measuring roughly 300 x 200 metres.
Local residents were warned earlier today to close windows and doors due to smoke.
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 3.02pm on Thursday, 10 April, to reports of a fire in the open on the rear of John Kennedy Drive, Thurso.
“Operations Control mobilised four fire appliances where firefighters are working to extinguish a fire affecting a large area of moorland measuring approximately 300 by 200 metres.
“Crews remain in attendance.”