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'Major incident' declared over wildfire in Northern Ireland

20213 minTV-PGnews

A major incident is declared in Northern Ireland due to a wildfire in Slieve Donard area.

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Channel: Sky News

'Major incident' declared over wildfire in Northern Ireland

2021• 3 minTV-PG

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A major incident is declared in Northern Ireland due to a wildfire in Slieve Donard area.

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A 'major incident' is declared in Northern Ireland due to a wildfire burning in an area of outstanding natural beauty. More than 70 firefighters work on Saturday to contain the wildfire, which began on Friday morning in the Slieve Donard area, the highest point in Northern Ireland at 850 meters (2,780 feet). Helicopters from both Britain and Ireland are set to assist in the firefighting efforts, highlighting the collaborative response to this significant environmental challenge.

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