Fermanagh latest target for Gorse Fires

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by Gráinne Connolly

Since last Monday, there has been over 200 deliberate gorse fires across Northern Ireland. 

Fermanagh has been of of the most recent areas targeted. 

On Saturday, there were a number of fires near Florencecourt. 

Fire crews were called to Gortalughany Viewpoint, near the Marble Arch Caves at around midnight. 

They were then called out to the same area again in the afternoon as smoke could be seen coming over Cuilcagh Mountain at the time. 

The cause of the latest incidents in Fermanagh have not been confirmed yet, but 90% of the gorse fires dealt with since Monday were deliberate. 

Police are warning the public to consider the consequences of a fire before starting one. 

They have the potential to cause widespread damage to the environment and harm to wildlife, as well as threatening homes, farms and the people living in those areas. 

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