Ben Lomond fire: Moorland devastated by huge blaze after 'dropped cigarette'

A wildfire burning raging for more than 18 hours is believed to have been started by a lazily discarded cigarette.

The blaze was reported on Tuesday afternoon as a small fire on Ben Lomond before growing to more than a kilometre in length.

Fire crews working to control it last night were forced to abandon efforts owing to the difficult terrain in the area but have continued this morning.