A large wildfire was reported to be burning across northern Scotland, with the blaze said to extend for about four miles and still spread more than 24 hours after it began. Its reported visibility from space underlines the scale of the incident and the potential threat to nearby land, wildlife and communities.

The available article text provides no further confirmed information about the fire’s location, cause, emergency response, evacuations or damage. It describes the event as an ongoing wildfire, meaning conditions and the affected area may continue to change.