Drone footage and photos have shown the aftermath of wildfires that swept across Moray and the Highlands.
Reports of a fire on the A939 near Dava were first received by the emergency services at around 4.05pm on Saturday, June 28.
Within hours, Police Scotland confirmed the closure of surrounding roads as the blaze continued to spread and was exacerbated by high winds.
Crews continued to fight the blaze on Sunday, June 29, which had now spread to around six miles along the moorland.
At 2pm on that day another two wildfires were reported in Alves and Dallas in Moray.
Crews rushed to the scene, while a huge number of firefighters remained at the larger blaze on the Dava.
Volunteers with ATVs or fogging units, tractors with flails or water tanks were also called in to come support the efforts of fire crews.
Fire damage across the Dava Moor following the wildfires over the weekend. Picture: Travis Bremner.
Road closures remained in force until Monday, June 30, blocking off a number of south-bound links for Moray and the Highlands.
While the blaze has now been largely contained, officials confirm that precautionary measures are still being taken.
Fire damage across the Dava Moor following the wildfires over the weekend. Picture: Travis Bremner.Fire damage across the Dava Moor following the wildfires over the weekend. Picture: Travis Bremner.Fire damage across the Dava Moor following the wildfires over the weekend. Picture: Travis Bremner.Fire damage across the Dava Moor following the wildfires over the weekend. Picture: Daniel Forsyth.Fire damage across the Dava Moor following the wildfires over the weekend. Picture: Travis Bremner.Fire damage across the Dava Moor following the wildfires over the weekend. Picture: Daniel Forsyth.Fire damage across the Dava Moor following the wildfires over the weekend. Picture: Travis Bremner.Fire damage across the Dava Moor following the wildfires over the weekend. Picture: Travis Bremner.Fire damage across the Dava Moor following the wildfires over the weekend. Picture: Travis Bremner.Fire damage across the Dava Moor following the wildfires over the weekend. Picture: Travis Bremner.Fire damage across the Dava Moor following the wildfires over the weekend. Picture: Travis Bremner.Fire damage across the Dava Moor following the wildfires over the weekend. Picture: Travis Bremner.Fire damage across the Dava Moor following the wildfires over the weekend. Picture: Travis Bremner.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has praised crew members for their support in containing a blaze, which persisted for four days.
A joint fire and police investigation is now underway.
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