Fort William Fire: Highlands Blaze Near Homes

A wild fire stretching three miles has consumed land close to homes in the Highlands.

The flames could be seen for miles around

Around 45 firefighters and officers along with eight appliances have been battling the blaze north of Fort William.

First reported on Monday evening, the fire is on grassland and heath north of the B8004 road.

Although wind was blowing smoke in the direction of residential properties, no buildings were on fire or had been evacuated.

Emergency services were alerted to the blaze at around 4pm

A spokesman for the fire service said they along with police would oversee any evacuations, in the event that they are needed.

"The actual fire front is about five kilometres (three miles) long and the wind is swirling around so people are smelling smoke and asking what to do," he said.

The fire continues throughout the night

"But what we are saying is unless informed by the police or directly involved in a fire, which no properties are, then they are OK.

"Our challenge is the breadth of the fire. We need the eight appliances just to ensure that they can cover the five kilometres because the aim is prevent it spreading south."

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