Gorse fires started near Ballyclare quarry – police urge parents to be wary of where their children are

Gorse fires have been started in Ballyclare which police say pose a risk to life.

Young people are lighting the fires near the quarry at Craighill Park and police are asking parents to be wary of where their children are at all times.


Police say they are continuing their anti-social behaviour patrols around the area.

“This has been raised as an issue and recently gorse fires have been started which is obviously a risk to life and properties bordering the gorse land.

“Again we appeal to parents to know where your children are and what they are doing,” said a police spokesperson.

Police say they will actively engage with young people to discourage and educate them around this issue and also deal with any criminal offences as appropriate.

Call the PSNI on 101.

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