Dozens of firefighters race to tackle THREE-HOUR Aberdeenshire wildfire as temperatures soar on Easter Sunday
Around 24 firefighters are currently dealing with a blaze in Rosehearty
DOZENS of firefighters are currently battling a wildfire in Aberdeenshire.
Around 24 fire crew are on scene at Rosehearty as they tackle the blaze that broke out earlier today.
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service confirmed they had been called out at around 12.38pm today.
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokeswoman said: "We received reports of a wildfire in Rosehearty at around 12.38pm.
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"There are currently 24 firefighters on scene.
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"We are still in attendance."
More to follow.
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