Wicklow Fire Services Called Out To Tackle Large Fire Near Lough Dan

Investigations are underway into a gorse fire last night near Lough Dan, which threatened property and forestry in the area.

A number of units from Wicklow Fire service were helped by locals and staff from Wicklow National Park to tackle the fire, which is understood to have started at around 6 o’clock yesterday evening. It was eventually brought under control by 10 o’clock last night.

According to the Irish Times, the fire broke out at a grazing area within the National Park, but occurred outside of the closed season for burning which ended at the end of February.

The National Parks and Wildlife Service says the fire covered a wide area and that there will be a loss of wildlife.