Huge wildfire treated as arson

A deliberate gorse fire in County Down near the Mourne Mountains led to the evacuation of nearby homes, with over 100 firefighters working overnight to contain the two-mile blaze. Chief Fire Officer Aidan Jennings stated that the difficult conditions were exacerbated by high winds, and the fire was fully extinguished by 07:00 on Sunday. The National Hazards Partnership issued an amber wildfire warning, prompting the public to remain vigilant as the fire service received 741 calls during the incident.

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