Massive Scottish wildfire still burning after four days
SFRS previously said the affected area measured around 2,500 metres by 2,500 metres.
Firefighters remain at the scene of a forest wildfire for a fourth day.
The blaze in Culbin Forest, near Forres in Moray, was reported to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) at 8.37am on Monday.
At the height of the incident six fire appliances were at the scene, while specialist resources, including a helicopter dropping water on the affected area, have also been involved.
Two fire appliances stayed at the scene overnight on Wednesday to monitor the situation and remained there on Thursday morning.
SFRS previously said the affected area measured around 2,500 metres by 2,500 metres.
The fire broke out amid an SFRS "extreme" risk of wildfire warning across Scotland, which was in place until Monday.
It comes as a huge w ildfire broke out in Lanarkshire last week as smoke drifts for miles due to high winds.
Dozens of firefighters were battling the significant wildfire, with the public warned to keep windows and doors closed if they can see the smoke.
Huge billows of smoke were pictured miles away from the blaze in Shotts, North Lanarkshire, with nearby towns suffering as it drifts due to high winds.
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Emergency services were alerted to the blaze at approximately 4.09pm on Sunday, May 18. Six fire appliances and around 30 firefighters had been deployed to the scene to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading further.
Due to smoke also spreading towards nearby towns - including Motherwell, Wishaw and Newmains - authorities are advising residents in affected areas to keep their doors and windows closed as a safety measure.
Efforts to bring the wildfire under control are ongoing, with fire crews working under challenging conditions exacerbated by the dry and gusty weather.
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