Fire crews have been battling to contain a large wildfire north of Ullapool for nearly 24 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.
All six fire engines remain at the scene, with personnel travelling almost 70 miles to offer assistance.
Firefighters were met with a 6km wall of fire.
Large plumes of smoke have descended over the area as work to extinguish the flames continues.
A statement issued by the SFRS earlier on Sunday read: “Firefighters are battling a wildfire at Stac Pollaidh, Inverpolly Forest, north of Ullapool.
“We were alerted at 8.24am on Sunday, 6 April, to reports of an outdoor fire.
Operations Control mobilised six fire appliances to the scene.
“Firefighters continue to work to bring the wildfire under control.
“There is heavy smoke in the area, and members of the public are urged to stay away.”
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 have been 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 yesterday, 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 continue to battle Inverpolly Forest fire after 24 hours
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson confirmed on Monday morning that they were still battling the blaze north of Ullapool.
They said: “We are still in attendance north of Ullapool.
“Six appliances are still on scene.”
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