Wildfire breaks out south of Nairn during 'extreme' warning

Firefighters are tackling a wildfire which has broken out near a Highland town.

Around 30 are currently at the scene near to the A939 at Fleenasmore, south of Nairn, alongside specialist resources and a helicopter.

Landowners and estate workers are working with fire crews to to create fire breaks, limit further spread, and bring this incident under control.

Those who live nearby are being advised to keep windows and doors closed.

A warning highlighting an extreme risk of wildfire was issued by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) earlier today, covering parts of the North and East of mainland Scotland and throughout Shetland.

An SFRS spokesperson said: "We have around 30 firefighters, specialist resources and a helicopter mobilised to tackle a wildfire near to the A939 at Fleenasmore, south of Nairn.

"Crews are working with landowners and estate workers to create fire breaks, limit further spread, and bring this incident under control.

"We are mindful of smoke travel and anyone living nearby should keep windows and doors closed.

"Those living in the wider area should be vigilant and if you can see or smell smoke, take the same action.

"This incident comes just hours after an extreme risk of wildfire was issued, covering parts of the north and east of mainland Scotland, and throughout Shetland."

Earlier this week, it was confirmed recent wildfires near Carrbridge and Dava were the biggest Scotland has ever seen.