Firefighters tackled a forest wildfire in Fife for more than 12 hours on Sunday.
A fire appliance and a helicopter were sent back to fight the fire at Blairadam Forest near Kelty.
Two fire appliances and a helicopter were deployed to fight the fire on Saturday.
They left the scene around 9.30pm but were called back around 12 hours later as the fire flared up again.
Considerable damage visible in the forest
The fire first broke out on Friday night, with firefighters called to the scene.
Photographs on social media show considerable damage after the fire, which was initially brought under control.
However, firefighters had to return on Saturday afternoon after the fire again flared up.
Two fire appliances and a helicopter were used to fight the flames.
Crews extinguished the fire and the last appliance left the scene at 9.30pm.
A spokesperson for Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said: “We received reports at
9.26 am on Sunday that the fire has flared up again.
“One appliance and a helicopter were deployed to the scene.
“Crews left the area at 9.45pm on Sunday.
“We also received reports at 12.56pm on Saturday that a fire had broken out for a second time at Blairadam Forest.
“Two appliances were at the scene.
“A helicopter was also used to drop water onto the flames.
“The fire was extinguished and the last appliance left the scene at 9.30pm”.
Smouldering and smoke but no flames visible
Local resident, Dylan McKinnon said he watched as the helicopter dropped water on the flames.
He said: “I can see smouldering and smoke but no flames.
“I spoke to the pilot about 30 minutes ago and he said he will be dumping water for an hour and then landing at Loch Glow to get fuel and speak to the incident commander from Lochgelly fire station to reassess the situation.
“He says the risk is moderate for now.”
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