Highland wildfire latest: 6 fire crews still tackling Stac Pollaidh fire in Coigach area of Wester Ross on Monday evening, confirms Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
Six fire engines remained on the scene of a wildfire near one of the Highlands' most famous mountains on Monday evening.
Firefighters were scrambled to a grass fire in the area near Stac Pollaidh, Inverpolly Forest at the weekend.
It was one of more than 90 wildfires to break out across Scotland in recent days amid a continuing dry and sunny spell, which has left dead vegetation tinder dry - sparking widespread warnings of "very high" and "extreme" wildfire risks in many parts of Scotland.
And, in an update issued shortly before 6pm on Monday, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) confirmed that its crews remained on the scene near Stac Pollaidh.
Six appliances were involved, and firefighters were urging people to stay away from the immediate area due to heavy, black smoke.
As the warm weather looks set to continue for the coming days ahead, the public is being urged to exercise caution if out and about in rural areas during the Easter holidays and avoid lighting outdoor fires.
Deputy Assistant Chief Officer Kenny Barbour is Head of Prevention, Protection and Preparedness at SFRS. He said: "Wildfires have the potential to burn for days... and they spread through vast areas of land in our countryside, which is devastating for those who live nearby.
"Our firefighters will continue to work with local landowners and other partners to bring these fires under control.
"As the warm and dry weather continues, so too does the risk of wildfire, and so we are asking the public to exercise extreme caution and think twice before using anything involving a naked flame.
"Responsible human behaviour can significantly lower the chance of a wildfire starting, so it is crucial that people act safely in rural environments and always follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code."
Meanwhile, the SFRS has warned that wildfire warnings remain in place, with a "very high" risk in force until Wednesday, and an "extreme" risk on Thursday.- including the north of Scotland.
