50 firefighters tackle huge forest fire

More than 50 firefighters tackled what they've called a very serious forest fire in County Down.

The blaze at Tollymore Forest Park was brought under control on Monday morning, which broke out about half 8 on Sunday night.

The fire front was a mile long and a total of eight appliances were at the scene.

Guests at Bonny's Caravan Park, near to the fire, were evacuated, but have since been allowed to return..

Conditions were described as punishing and challenging by the fire service.