Firefighters are currently battling a wildfire with a two-mile front in the West Highlands.
Two appliances – one each from Ullapool and Aultbea – were called to the fire near Scoraig, on the northern edge of Little Loch Broom, at about 1.15pm.
A fire service spokesman said: “Crews are dealing with a large wildfire up at Scoraig, and reports suggest it can be seen from a fair distance.”
He added that the dry, tinder box conditions have made the wildfire possible, and that a strong wind in the area is helping to spread the flames.
Resident Phil Wild, who runs Easter Badbea bed and breakfast on the south side of the loch, said the fire is “probably a couple of miles long.”
He said that no properties are currently under threat but, if the fire continues to spread, a cluster of homes at Scoraig will be at risk.
He added: “It’s spread from the village of Badrallach and out towards Scoraig, along the peninsula, and up the Beinn Ghoblach ridge.
“I don’t see how they will get it under control as it’s spread right up the top of the hill. It’s not going to be an easy one to stop. I can see in the car park at Badrallach there is a fire appliance and a fire service van, as well as a police car.”
“I’ve not seen a wildfire on that side of the loch before but have seen it on this side. I’ve never seen one of this size. The tinder is dry and there is a very strong breeze of about 20mph, and it’s just fanned right across the hillside.”