Firefighters tackle large fire at Lossiemouth quarry
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were called out earlier this afternoon
A huge blaze has broken out in Moray.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were called out to reports of a fire within Lossiemouth's Sunbank Quarry earlier this afternoon.
Firefighters are working to extinguish it, seven appliances have been sent out.
There are no reported casualties, with nearby residents asked to close windows and doors.
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "We were alerted at 3.43pm on Tuesday, 26 August to reports of a large fire within a quarry in Lossiemouth.
"Operations Control mobilised seven appliances to the town's Sunbank Quarry, where firefighters remain working to extinguish the fire.
"There are no reported casualties.
"People living locally are asked to avoid the area and to keep windows and doors closed for the time being."
A large fire in the same area last week is now being treated as wilful.
It was first reported to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service at around 8pm on Friday night.