Firefighters Battle Wildfires in Mourne Mountains, Northern Ireland
Firefighters Battle Wildfires in Mourne Mountains, Northern Ireland
US · Published Apr 30, 2026
• Firefighters are battling wildfires in the Mourne Mountains, focusing on areas near Slieve Donard and Chimney Rock Mountain.
• The NIFRS has deployed 49 firefighters to control gorse fires in Loughermore Forest, County Londonderry.
• Public urged to avoid affected areas like Bloody Bridge and Head Road for safety and to aid firefighting efforts.
Firefighters tackle wildfires in Mourne Mountains
Firefighters in Northern Ireland are battling significant wildfires in the Mourne Mountains, particularly around Slieve Donard, Sandbank Road, Hilltown, and Chimney Rock Mountain in Newcastle.
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