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Acres of gorse destroyed in blaze Malicious fire damages mountain
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About 15 acres of gorse have been destroyed in a fire near Dungiven, County Londonderry. A fire on Black Mountain in west Belfast is thought to have been started deliberately.
More than 40 firefighters attended the blaze on the Mullaghmeash Road at Feeney, which began at teatime on Saturday. About 12 acres of gorse were destroyed in the blaze on Sunday. Three fire crews worked to quell the flames on the mountain.
Fire officers also believe a gorse fire near Carrickfergus was malicious. Two acres of gorse close to the Knockagh monument were destroyed.
On Saturday, 15 acres were destroyed in a fire at Dungiven, County Londonderry.
More than 40 firefighters attended the blaze on the Mullaghmeash Road at Feeney, which began at tea-time on Saturday.
Billy Orr, of the Fire and Rescue Service, said he was fairly sure the fire had not started accidentally.Billy Orr, of the Fire and Rescue Service, said he was fairly sure the fire had not started accidentally.
Meanwhile, three fire appliances are tackling a "substantial" blaze on Black Mountain in west Belfast.Meanwhile, three fire appliances are tackling a "substantial" blaze on Black Mountain in west Belfast.
The Fire and Rescue Service has dealt with almost 200 gorse fires in the past six weeks.The Fire and Rescue Service has dealt with almost 200 gorse fires in the past six weeks.
The majority of these fires have subsequently transpired to have been started deliberately. The majority of these fires have been started deliberately.