Firefighters are tackling a large grass fire in South Ayrshire.
Four fire engines rushed to the scene in the Straiton area when the alarm was raised at 4.39am today (Tuesday, May 5).
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said the blaze covers around a mile.
There have been no reports of any casualties.
Last month fire chiefs warned lives were being put at risk by dangerous grass fires near Maybole.
Worried fire chiefs shared pictures of a number blazes they've been forced to tackle of late.
At the time SFRS Area Commander, Bruce Farquharson, who is also chair of the Scottish Wildfire Forum, said: "While social restrictions should continue to see a reduction in the number of people in the countryside, the threat of wildfire undoubtedly remains.
"At the start of spring there is often a lot of dead vegetation left over from last year which essentially acts as a fuel for fire.
"We have also witnessed a spell of dry weather recently, and traditionally this time of year is our peak for large, challenging wildfires.
"Put simply - our countryside is vulnerable, and has all of the ingredients for fire to take hold."
More to follow.
