Mourne Mountains fires: Bloody Bridge wildfire contained

Firefighters have dealt with the wildfire on Bloody Bridge in the Mourne Mountains after bringing in extra firefighters to tackle the two mile long fire front.

Sixteen firefighters are currently at the scene of a wildfire at Slieve Bearnagh near Bloody Bridge, the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) said.

The NIFRS are appealing to the public to avoid the Slieve Bearnagh area and avoid hillwalking nearby.

Firefighters are still dealing with a fire at Trassey Track – also near Newcastle in County Down – and has urged people in the area to keep their…