33 firefighters tackle gorse fire in Maghera
Firefighters have dealt with around 350 wildfires in just over a week
Last updated 12th Apr 2025
By David Young
More than 30 firefighters were involved in tackling a gorse fire in County Londonderry on Saturday.
The blaze took hold close to the Glenshane Road over the Sperrin Mountains near Maghera.
Police advised motorists to avoid the area while the fire service operation continued.
Firefighters have already dealt with around 350 wildfires across Northern Ireland in just over a week.
Those included a significant blaze in the Mourne Mountains in County Down last weekend which sparked a major incident and saw people evacuated from their homes.
Many of the fires are believed to have been started deliberately.