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26/07/2018
Fire Crews Return To Tollymore Wildfire
Firefighters have returned to the scene of a wildfire near Tollymore Forest Park in Newcastle, Co Down.
Around 10 acres of woodland have been affected by a wildfire, which was reported to emergency services on Wednesday night.
Up to 60 firefighters, eight pumps and four specialist appliances attended the scene in the Drinnahilly Mountain area and managed to contain the fire.
However, it is understood the fire crews had to leave the forest last night due to the potential danger to personnel.
Fire crews have returned to the scene this morning and operations are continuing.
(MH/LM)
Around 10 acres of woodland have been affected by a wildfire, which was reported to emergency services on Wednesday night.
Up to 60 firefighters, eight pumps and four specialist appliances attended the scene in the Drinnahilly Mountain area and managed to contain the fire.
However, it is understood the fire crews had to leave the forest last night due to the potential danger to personnel.
Fire crews have returned to the scene this morning and operations are continuing.
(MH/LM)
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