Thursday, 27th February, 2025

Investigation continuing into major gorse fire in west Sligo

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Investigation continuing into major gorse fire in west Sligo

An investigation is continuing into a major overnight gorse fire in west Sligo.

 

The blaze broke out close to the Lough Easkey road last night and ravaged through the local countryside.

 

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Extensive damage has been caused to vast amounts of land as a result.

 

The cause of the fire is not yet known.

 

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Local Fine Gael Cllr Dara Mulvey has been praising the fire service for their swift response: