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Mourne mountain fire: Huge "deeply distressing" blaze devastates beauty spot

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A major blaze continues to tear through the Mourne Mountains for a second day, leaving a trail of destruction at the Northern Ireland beauty spot.

Firefighters are stepping up efforts to tackle a major gorse fire as onlookers watch on in horror. Officers have urged people to stay away from the area as fire crews battle the blaze which started in Slieve Donard in the early hours of Friday morning.

Dramatic images of the Co Down peak ablaze have sparked concern, with First Minister Arlene Foster tweeting: "This is devastating and tragic.

The impact on wildlife and flora is unimaginable. Full support to those battling the flames." Up to 60 firefighters and 12 appliances are battling the blaze.

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