A wildfire near Ballindalloch has caused the B9008 Tomintoul road to be closed as eight fire crews attend the scene.
The B9008 is currently closed between Bridge of Avon and Glenlivet.
Police have urged the public to avoid the area at this time.
The fire brigade received the call at 3.10pm on Wednesday, July 13.
A helicopter has also been sighted on the scene to drop water on the flames.
They currently have eight appliances at the scene. Crews have come from the following areas:
- Aberlour
- Tomintoul
- Grantown-on-Spey
- Elgin
- Huntly
- Ballater
- Inverness
- Rothes
They are currently using beaters, which are industrial grade rubber on the end of long handles, to put out the flames. Beaters are designed to put out wildfires.
A fire service spokeswoman confirmed at 10.15pm that four special appliances were also on scene.
Special appliances have kit that is specifically suited to deal with wildfires.
Wildfire risk continues to rise
Yesterday, the Scottish Fire Service (SFRS) announced that the risk of wildfires in the eastern areas of Scotland had been raised to “very high”.
SFRS Group Commander, Lynne Gow said: “Spring is the peak time for wildfires in Scotland when accumulated dead grass, leaves, twigs and heather acts as fuel which can spread fires quickly over a wide area.”
Last month, fire crews battled a wildfire in Moray for 18 hours near Ordiquish Earth Pillars viewpoint in Fochabers.
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