Several firefighting units are trying to control a large gorse fire which is spreading rapidly between Loch an Iúir towards the village of Anagaire in west Donegal
The fire is spreading rapidly through vegetation and heather between Loch an Iúir towards the seaside village of Anagaire. The main N56 road between Gaoth Dobhair and An Clochán Liath is closed and diversions are in place.
The public have been urged to remain vigilant in any activities they undertake that may cause fires, and to report any unattended blazes that they observe to emergency services.The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service said the fire broke out at Donard Forest near Newcastle. — Ailbhe Ó Monacháin April 22, 2019 Police told people to avoid the area and to leave a nearby caravan park, and hundreds of holidaymakers spent the night in emergency accomodation.The fire broke out in Newcastle, in the Tullybrannigan Road area of Donard Forest.
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