Highlands & Islands Lochaber wildfire destroys more than 30 acres of grassland By Sue Restan May 13 2016, 5:44 pm May 13 2016, 5:44 pm Share Lochaber wildfire destroys more than 30 acres of grassland Share via Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Messenger Linkedin Email Post link https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands-islands/918650/lochaber-wildfire-destroys-30-acres-grassland/ Copy Link Fire crews have put out a wildfire in Lochaber Firefighters using beaters and knapsack have extinguished a wildfire in Lochaber, which destroyed 30 to 35 acres of grassland. The blaze at Polnish, between Arisaig and Lochailort, was reported just after 3pm. As it spread, it split and firefighters were tackling fires in two separate areas. A fire service spokeswoman said three appliances attended the incident – two from Fort William and one from Acharacle. She added that no one was hurt and no property was threatened by the fire, which was under control just after 5.30pm.
