Huge wildfire breaks out at Scots reservoir as thick smoke billows out above hills

Fire crews are continuing to tackle a large blaze at a Scots reservoir amid an ongoing incident.

Firefighters raced to the scene at Carmen Reservoir in West Dunbartonshire after the alarm was raised at 5.17pm on Thursday, April 28.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) dispatched four appliances to the location where they all currently remain in attendance.

It's understood that some of the surrounding streets, including Carman Road in Renton, have been closed off to vehicles.

Dramatic images on social media show thick smoke billowing out above the hills.

Images across social media show that the inferno can be seen throughout the area (Douglas Clark/Supplied)

There are currently no reports of any injuries.

An SFRS spokesperson said: "We were called to reports of a grass fire at 5.17pm on Thursday, April 28.

"We dispatched four appliances to the scene and crews currently remain in attendance.

"There are no reports of any injuries."

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