24 March 2022
A Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) Spokesperson said:
“6 Fire Appliances are currently in attendance at a gorse fire at Bloody Bridge, Newcastle. Firefighters are working hard to extinguish the fire using beaters and knapsack sprayers. NIFRS is being supported at the incident by partner agencies Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) and Mourne Heritage Trust. The incident is ongoing and the public is advised to avoid the area.”