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Crews across the north battle raging fires at Nairn, Carrbridge and Grantown

The wildfires all broke out on Saturday.

The fire seen from Knockando Wind Farm. Image: Jasperimage
The fire seen from Knockando Wind Farm. Image: Jasperimage

Fire crews are continuing to battle several wildfires across the Highlands.

Residents in the Nairn, Carrbridge and Grantown areas have been told to keep their windows and doors closed as the fires rage on.

Large plumes of smoke have been drifting across the region with a strong smell of smoke travelling into Moray.

The fire service received a number of calls concerning the incidents throughout Saturday.

They were first made aware of a fire in the open near Carrbridge at about 11.20am yesterday.

The high winds caused the smoke to move quickly restricting visibility in many locations.

Firefighters, assisted by local farmers and gamekeepers, have been working non-stop to extinguish the flames.

Map showing location of wildfires
The map shows where wildfires have broken out this weekend. Image: DC Thomson.

Six appliances are dealing with a fire in the Lochindorb area, 11 miles north of Carrbridge.

The wildfire raging across the hills near Carrbridge
The wildfire raging across the hills near Carrbridge. Image: Jasperimage.

Work continued through the night to contain the blaze, which took hold near the B9007 road between Duthil and Ferness, at around 5.50pm.

A number of specialist resources have also been dispatched.

Wildfires in the Highlands

Other crews are in attendance near the A939 road at Dava, about eight miles north of Grantown.

Firefighters were forced to battle a six-mile wall of flames which had engulfed local woodland.

Three fire appliances remain at Dava Moors today.

Police have also closed several roads in the area due to the smoke restricting visibility.

The A939 is cordoned off between Grantown and Ferness, while the A940 is shut at Dava.

Traffic has also been restricted on the B9007 from the junction at Duthil to Ferness.

Flames surrounding trees near Nairn
Fire crews are still tackling the blaze near Nairn. Image: Peter Jolly.

Another wildfire in an area of woodland between Nairn and Brodie broke out shortly after 6pm on Saturday.

Six appliances were sent to the scene around six miles east of Nairn.

Efforts to extinguish the blaze have continued throughout the weekend with smoke and flames seen rising above the trees.

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