Firefighters on scene of wildfire in Western Isles

Firefighters in the Western Isles are tackling a wildfire near Stornoway.

The blaze in heather at Ranish broke out around 10am.

Two crews – one each from Stornoway and Shawbost – are on the scene.

There is no information about the area which is affected however it is understood that no properties are under threat.

Crews were also at a fire in the same area last night.