Fire crews were battling a 150-metre wall of flame on the Isle of Skye as wildfires threaten huge swathes of the north’s landscape.
Large parts of the country are currently covered by a severe wildfire warning, and there have already been a large number of serious incidents.
Video shows the flames sprawled across the hillside just yards away from several homes.
Crews from Dunvegan, Portree and Kyle of Lochalsh were sent to the Glendale area of Skye shortly after midday today.
Firefighters were battling the blaze for 16 hours.
They left the scene around 4:23am on Wednesday, April 9.
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said that there are “no reported casualties”.
They added: “We left the scene around 4:23am on Wednesday.
“We’re no longer monitoring that one.
“We don’t believe the fire was wilful.”
Firefighters have also been busy today on the west coast, extinguishing a wildfire south of Mallaig.
Three appliances were tasked to the Morar area after a blaze broke out near the West Highland Line, halting rail services between Mallaig and Fort William.
The fire was successfully extinguished, with the stop message being received at 7.25pm.
Wildfire warning issued amid high temperatures
Fire chiefs have this week issued a severe wildfire warning amidst rising temperatures.
That initial warning runs out on Wednesday, though temperatures are predicted to peak in some parts of the country on Thursday.
The Skye incident is the latest of its kind across the Highlands and Islands in recent days.
Crews battled for nearly 48 hours to extinguish a fire that took hold of Inverpolly Forest, north of Ullapool, on Sunday morning.
Warning to exercise extreme caution during high temperatures
And across Scotland, firefighters responded to approximately 90 outdoor fires at the weekend, ranging in size and severity.
Deputy Assistant Chief Officer Kenny Barbour is head of prevention, protection and preparedness at SFRS.
He said: “Our firefighters will continue to work with local landowners and other partners to bring these fires under control.
“As the warm and dry weather continues, so too does the risk of wildfire.
“We are asking the public to exercise extreme caution and think twice before using anything involving a naked flame.
“Responsible human behaviour can significantly lower the chance of a wildfire starting.
“It is crucial that people act safely in rural environments and always follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.”
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