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Huge wildfire erupts in Moray as firefighters race to battle blaze
FIREFIGHTERS were battling a huge wildfire in Moray tonight.
The fierce flames threatened to get out of control near the village of Kingston.
Large fire broke out near Scots village this afternoon[/caption]
Emergency services at scene of wildfire[/caption]
The Scottish Fire and Rescue team fought to contain the blaze.
Six fire appliances and a wildlife unit were eventually called to the scene to tackle the inferno close to the small rural community.
A fire service spokeswoman confirmed they arrived on scene at 3.45pm today with an initial three appliances and a water carrier.
Firefighters were using two jets and two breathing apparatus as they attempted to put out the flames.
More to follow.
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