70 firefighters tackle gorse 'incident' in Dungiven

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By Connor Stringer

Around eight pumping appliances and 70 firefighters are attending a large gorse incident at Altahullion Hill.

Specialist appliances and a specialist wildfire response team are also at the scene in Dungiven.

A spokesperson from Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service said: "We are attending a large gorse incident at Altahullion Hill, Dungiven. There are presently 8 pumping appliances, specialist appliances, specialist wildfire response teams and 70 Firefighters.

"We would ask the public to avoid the area in order not to impede fire service operations.”

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