Caravan owners are being allowed to return to their caravans this morning following a gorse fire at Tollymore forest on Sunday.
The fire service has scaled its operation back to four appliances.
Emergency services have been at the scene of the fire in Newcastle.
Police asked members of the public to avoid the Tullybrannigan Road and Bonny’s Caravan Park.
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— Tollymore NOC (@TollymoreNOC) April 22, 2019
Fire rages between Donard and Tollymore Forests, Newcastle, Co Down. Dry and windy conditions fuelling the blaze. pic.twitter.com/r895v8XKpK
— Chris Law (@claw__) April 21, 2019
This is what it's looking like from Bonny's Caravan Park now. Constant sirens, but the Fire Service seem to be getting it under control. pic.twitter.com/SPAcIiW2xn
— Emma Marley (@emmamarley) April 21, 2019
Fire at bottom of Mournes !!! pic.twitter.com/7R7aMBQrGV
— Debbie peachey (@peachey73) April 21, 2019
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a large fire at Tollymore Forest in Newcastle. Police are asking members of the public to avoid the Tullybrannigan Road and Bonny’s Caravan Park. Anyone already at the caravan park should leave immediately.
— PSNI (@PoliceServiceNI) April 21, 2019
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