Fire crews and helicopter battle wildfire

News imageBalintore Fire Station/SRFS Wildfire at CannichBalintore Fire Station/SRFS
Several fire crews have been at the scene of the wildfire near Cannich

Firefighters have been battling a wildfire that has been burning since Sunday afternoon near Cannich, south of Inverness.

The blaze - to the south of the village near the Kerrow Wood - was first reported at about 12:30 on Sunday.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said four appliances and crews were at the scene on Monday night. A helicopter was also used to waterbomb the flames.

Several firefighters were monitoring for flare-ups on Tuesday morning.

News imageBalintore Fire Station/SFRS Wildfire near electricity towerBalintore Fire Station/SFRS
News imageBalintore Fire Station/SFRS Wildfire at CannichBalintore Fire Station/SFRS
News imageBalintore Fire Station/SFRS Damage caused by wildfireBalintore Fire Station/SFRS

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