Firefighters fight blaze in Killarney National Park for a second day
Firefighters fight blaze in Killarney National Park for a second day Thousands of acres of rare habitat and a number of ancient trees damaged or destroyed about 2 hours ago Thousands of acres of Killarney National Park were ablaze on Saturday evening as fire crews, park personnel and an army helicopter tried to contain flames on the southern and western edges. Video: Department of Housing The fire, which broke out at midnight, was fanned by a strong breeze. Photograph: Department of Housing/Twitter An Air Corps helicopter is its way for a second day to the Killarney National Park where a ...
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