Over 50 Firefighters Battle Arson-Linked Wildfire in Mourne Mountains

Emergency crews continue to combat a major blaze in Northern Ireland's Bloody Bridge area as officials warn of escalating wildfire risks due to rising temperatures.

A significant wildfire in the Bloody Bridge area of the Mourne Mountains is being treated as arson, with over 50 firefighters actively working to contain it.
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service has tackled nearly 150 blazes since Thursday night, highlighting the scale of the emergency response.
An amber wildfire warning remains in effect until the end of the week, with forecasts of rising temperatures increasing the likelihood of further ignitions.
Environment Minister Andrew Muir has urged the public to report those responsible for deliberate fires, warning they could face manslaughter charges.
First Minister Michelle O’Neill emphasized the need for decisive government action to prevent future wildfires, calling the destruction to the Mourne Mountains 'devastating.'

The Independent