Wildfire is causing horrifying damage to Mourne Mountains, says minister
Firefighters are spending a second day in the Mourne Mountains, battling the flames through demanding terrain. The blaze in the Slieve Donard area started in the early hours of Friday morning. The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service has declared a major incident and the public has been urged to stay away. On Saturday afternoon, more than 70 firefighters and 10 fire appliances from across Northern Ireland were involved in the operation. Dramatic images of the Co Down peak ablaze have sparked concern, with First Minister Arlene Foster tweeting: “This is devastating and tragic. The impact...
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