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Firefighters contain large woodland fire near Inverness | |
(about 7 hours later) | |
A large woodland fire threatening properties on the outskirts of Inverness has been brought under control. | |
The fire is believed to have started in Bogbain Wood in the Milton of Leys area of the city at about 14:50 on Friday afternoon. | The fire is believed to have started in Bogbain Wood in the Milton of Leys area of the city at about 14:50 on Friday afternoon. |
At its height, eight fire engines and 40 firefighters were at the scene. | |
Police had earlier advised people to stay indoors because of the large amount of smoke from the fire. | |
A spokeswoman for Scottish Fire and Rescue said: "All residents who left their properties earlier this afternoon can now return home and there is no longer a request for local residents to stay indoors." | |
An investigation into the cause of the fire has begun. |