Where did the wildfire occur in the Mourne Mountains?

The wildfire occurred on the Slievenaman Road in Newcastle, County Down, within the Mourne Mountains.

How many firefighters were involved in tackling the Mourne Mountains wildfire?

Fifty-two firefighters from throughout Northern Ireland were involved in battling the blaze.

What was the scale of the wildfire on the Mourne Mountains?

The fire burned over approximately 10 hectares of vegetation on the Mourne Mountains.

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Mourne Mountains Blaze Rages: 52 Firefighters Battle Wildfire

26 Apr

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Summary

Wildfire engulfed about 10 hectares of vegetation on the Mourne Mountains.
Fifty-two firefighters from across Northern Ireland responded to the blaze.
A yellow wildfire warning was active across Northern Ireland when the fire started.

Mourne Mountains Blaze Rages: 52 Firefighters Battle Wildfire

A significant wildfire ignited on the Mourne Mountains in County Down, prompting a large-scale response from emergency services. The blaze, which consumed roughly 10 hectares of vegetation, broke out on the Slievenaman Road in Newcastle. This incident took place as a yellow warning for wildfires was active across Northern Ireland, highlighting the heightened risk of such events.