A huge blaze has broken out on a hillside in the Highlands after a 'very high' risk warning for wildfires was issued across Scotland this weekend.
Fire crews were scrambled to the incident in Daviot, south of Inverness, at 2.45pm today, where six fire engines and a specialist appliance remain in attendance.
Shocking images from the scene show the inferno ripping its way through the dune as thick smoke pockets spill into the sky.
Other pictures show trees ignited during the incident as firefighters work to tackle the flames. It is currently unknown if there are any injures.
Auchnahillin Holiday Park reports that the blaze is spreading "very close" to the facility in East Daviot. Management have turned off all power in the meantime.
A statement from the holiday park reads: "Forest fire very close to us (across the road) but emergency services are in attendance working hard to control and contain it. Power has been turned off so no landline or internet, but we are available on mobile 07974 008567 for anyone with any concerns."
Nearby residents have been warned to keep their windows and doors shut as crews continue to battle the inferno. It comes amid a 'very high' wildfire warning from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), which is set to last until June 10.
A SFRS spokesperson said: "We were alerted at 2.45pm on Saturday, 10 June to reports of a fire in the open at Daviot, south of Inverness. Operations Control initially mobilised one fire appliance to the scene, increasing to six appliances and specialist resources.
“Crews remain on scene and local residents are asked to keep windows and doors closed to prevent smoke inhalation.”
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Emergency services are currently in attendance at a wildfire in the Daviot area south of Inverness.
"SFRS are currently dealing with the fire and we would ask local residents to keep windows and doors closed due to smoke."
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