Hilltown: Over 100 firefighters tackle wildfire in 'major incident'

Firefighters in Northern Ireland mop up after fire swept through forest

Firefighters in Northern Ireland are mopping up after a significant fire swept through forest land in the southeastern corner of the province overnight

'Major incident' declared in Mourne Mountains as over 100 firefighters battle two-mile blaze

Emergency repsponders worked overnight to contain the fire.

'Major incident' declared in Northern Ireland as wildfire breaks out amid higher-than-normal temperatures

A major incident has been declared in Northern Ireland after a wildfire broke out, the latest in a series of blazes seen across the UK over the past week amid soaring temperatures.

Hilltown: Over 100 firefighters tackle wildfire in 'major incident'

The fire service said the blaze covers an area of about two miles, including a large section of forestry.