Multiple gorse fires were reported overnight across West Cavan. Dowra fire service was in attendance at a forestry fire covering approximately 8 acres of land last night from 10pm to 2am. The fire was in proximity to a number of local residences but the firefighters managed to keep all properties safe.
There were fires spotted on Cuilcagh in the Marlbank region, this was attended by members of the Northern Ireland Fire Service. At 11.43pm last night, firefighters were called to reports of a fire at Marble Arch Road, Florence Court, Co Fermanagh. No action was required and firefighters left the scene at 12.50am
Elsewhere, Ballyconnell fire service also attended a gorse fire in the vicinity of Corraclassy ESB Substation, near Glangevlin in West Cavan, last night. Firefighters managed to protect the substation from sustaining any damage.
