PICTURES: Wildfire at Thurso moors yesterday

By Jean Gunn

Published: 11:15, 26 July 2021

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Flames could clearly be seen from the surrounding area. Picture: Katrina Swanson Cormack

Local firefighters tackled a blaze which quickly took hold at Thurso moors yesterday afternoon and continued into the evening. The smoke plume could be clearly seen from 20 miles away.

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A number of fire appliances were needed to tackle the wildfire. Picture: Oakley Cundall

The firefighters worked into the evening. Picture: Katrina Swanson Cormack

Some of the fire crew who rushed to the scene. Picture: Katrina Swanson Cormack

Bringing the blaze under control involved firefighters from around the county. Picture: Katrina Swanson Cormack

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PICTURES: Wildfire at Thurso moors yesterday

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