Fire crews have extinguished a large wildfire north of Ullapool after battling the blaze for 48 hours.
Dozens of firefighters were called to Inverpolly Forest, west of the A835 Ullapool to Ledmore road, shortly after 8am this morning following reports of a fire in the open.
Six fire engines remained at the scene on Monday, after 24 hours, with personnel travelling almost 70 miles to offer assistance.
On Tuesday morning, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service confirmed they still had two appliances at the site.
Firefighters were met with a 6km wall of fire and large plumes of smoke have descended over the area as work to extinguish the flames continued.
Fire crews travel up to 70-miles to fight Highland wildfire
Police had to close a section of the A835, urging drivers to avoid the area.
A statement issued by the force reads: “The A835, which was closed at the junction for Achiltibuie and the junction for Badnagyle due to a wildfire reported around 9.50am on Sunday, 6 April, has re-opened.”
Fire crews from as far south as Tain, Dornoch, Beauly and Invergordon were assisting with the operation.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was first made aware of the incident at 8.24am on Sunday.
Crews from Ullapool, Lairg, Kinlochbervie, Dornoch, Tain and Achiltibuie were first to arrive on scene.
By 4pm on Sunday, a total of eight appliances had arrived on scene as crews from Beauly, Invergordon, Durness and Aultbea took over.
A welfare unit from Dingwall has also been supporting firefighters on the ground alongside a specialist unit.
Firefighters extinguish Inverpolly Forest fire after 48 hours
Fire crews managed to extinguish the blaze after two whole days.
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “The last appliance left the scene at 8am on Tuesday.
“The fire is not believed to be wilful.”
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