Crews spent nearly four hours tackling a forest fire in Angus.
Firefighters were called to Montreathmont Forest, north of Friockheim, at 5.30am on Tuesday.
They were at the scene until 9.15am.
The A933 was also shut but has since reopened.
The cause of the blaze has not been confirmed.
Three appliances sent to Montreathmont Forest fire
A fire service spokesperson said: “We got a call at 5.30am reporting a fire at Montreathmont Forest.
“We had three appliances at the scene – two from Brechin and a water carrier from Stonehaven.
We left the scene at 9.15am.”
Montreathmont Forest, which is more than 700 hectares in size, is made up of mainly coniferous trees.
It is home to a host of wildlife including capercaillie, owls, buzzards and deer.
