Kyle of Lochalsh fire: Crews battle wildfire near Skye

Fire crews are battling a wildfire at Kyle of Lochalsh – with the blaze having burned for more than 24 hours.

The fire has been burning for over 24 hours and is being tackled by a number of fire crews from the area.

According to reports, at least four crews were originally sent to extinguish the wildfire that is believed to be around 3 miles long.

Further crews have since been dispatched, with crews also remaining on the scene overnight.

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "We were alerted at 10.20am on Wednesday, 27 April to reports of a grass fire at Erbusaig, north of Kyle of Lochalsh.

"Operations Control mobilised four appliances and specialist resources to the scene, where crews remain in attendance as they work to extinguish a fire front of approximately three miles long.

"There are no reported casualties."

The latest forecast for the area shows that some heavy rain is expected over the course of the weekend.