Nwicker60
04-Jun-12, 16:19
Wildfire closes A99 north of Freswick
Highlands and Islands Fire and Rescue Service are currently tackling a wild fire which is spreading in the Warth Hill area of Caithness at the present time.
Police have closed the A99 just north of Freswick and are advising motorists to avoid the area. Diversions are in place via Canisbay.
The fire is currently spreading in a southerly direction and police are continuing to liaise with their partners in the fire service. There are no homes at risk at present, but should the fire pose any risk to properties or residents then these may have to be evacuated.
The fire was reported to police at around 1451.
There are no further details at this time.
Highlands and Islands Fire and Rescue Service are currently tackling a wild fire which is spreading in the Warth Hill area of Caithness at the present time.
Police have closed the A99 just north of Freswick and are advising motorists to avoid the area. Diversions are in place via Canisbay.
The fire is currently spreading in a southerly direction and police are continuing to liaise with their partners in the fire service. There are no homes at risk at present, but should the fire pose any risk to properties or residents then these may have to be evacuated.
The fire was reported to police at around 1451.
There are no further details at this time.