Fire destroys shed in Caithness

Firefighters are tackling a blaze which has destroyed a large shed in Caithness.

A fire service spokeswoman said appliances from Thurso and Wick were attending the incident at Sarclet, near Thrumster, which was reported soon after 8.40am.

She said crews were using two hose reel jets and two sets of breathing apparatus to tackle the fire.

She added that the 66ft by 33ft building had been totally destroyed by the blaze.

Crews are still at the scene.