Emergency crews are at the scene after a huge wildfire broke out near Connel Bridge
Connel Bridge has closed to commuters after after a blaze broke out near to the town of Connel, Argyll and Bute.
Pictures have shown a plume of smoke taking hold, with Scottish Fire and Rescue confirming that a large section of grass and gorse is alight. A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "We were alerted at 1.28pm on Thursday, 2 May to reports of a large fire in the open near the town of Connel, Argyll and Bute.
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