Media statement - Motorist are urged to avoid the A836 due to heavy smoke
Three fire appliances and specialist resources are at the scene
Update on Saturday, 7 March, at 4.30pm
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 2.39pm on Saturday, 7 March, to reports of a fire in the open near the A836, Highland.
“Operations Control mobilised three fire appliances and specialist resources to the scene and firefighters are working to extinguish the fire.
“Road users have been urged to avoid the area due to heavy smoke.
“Crews remain in attendance.”
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