Moray VIDEO: Firefighters battle raging wildfire near Moray forest By Gregor Aiken May 16 2019, 9:00 pm May 16 2019, 9:00 pm Share VIDEO: Firefighters battle raging wildfire near Moray forest Share via Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Messenger Linkedin Email Post link https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/moray/1750648/video-firefighters-battle-raging-wildfire-near-moray-forest/ Copy Link Around 45 firefighters are currently on site of a wildfire in Johnstripe near Dunphail. Fire crews from Forres, Carbridge, Grantown, Elgin and Lossiemouth are working to douse the flames that started nearly nearly hours ago. Wildfire at Dunphail, Moray. Picture: JASPERIMAGE A spokesperson said: “We received the call about the fire at around 4.13pm this afternoon. “A total of 9 appliances have been deployed to the wildfire including two water carriers and the wildfire units.” We are currently in attendance at a large wildfire near Forres. Firefighters are working to extinguish the fire, which has taken hold of a section of grass and forestry. pic.twitter.com/SFeMzowYVK — Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (@fire_scot) May 16, 2019 The fire although in a rural area is posing danger to nearby wind turbines. More to follow.
