The A832 Achnasheen to Gorston route in Wester Ross had to shut while firefighters tackled the blaze, which was discovered shortly before noon at Lochluichart.
A helicopter was brought in to fight the fire while firefighters from Highlands and Islands Fire and Rescue Service tackled the inferno with the help of a team of fire-beaters from the Forestry Commission.
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Hide AdThe fire was eventually extinguished and the road reopened to traffic.