PICTURES: People asked to stay indoors due to wildfire near Inverness

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is asking people to stay indoors due to a wildfire near Inverness.

• Scottish Fire and Rescue Service crews from Highland and Moray tackle wildfire near Daviot and the A9

It stated: "Crews are currently in attendance at a wildfire in Daviot near Inverness.

"Residents are asked to stay indoors and close all windows and doors to prevent inhaling smoke."

Police Scotland stated: "Emergency services are currently in attendance at a wildfire in the Daviot area, south of Inverness.

"The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service are currently dealing with the fire and we would ask local residents to keep windows and doors closed due to smoke."

The fire, which is believed to be in among woods and moorland not far from the A9, was reported at around 2.45pm today.

Fire crews have been sent to the scene from Inverness, Nairn, Forres, Beauly, Invergordon and Dornoch.

Smoke could be seen from Inverness earlier this evening.

It is understood some local roads near the area may be closed and that some local residents are considering spending the night elsewhere.

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