Damage caused by Dublin mountain fire emerges as cause remains unknown

Dublin Fire Brigade have shared images of the damage caused by last night’s fire in the Dublin mountains as the cause of the blaze remains unknown.

Three units from Rathfarnham and Dun Laoghaire attended the scene last night, while Coillte, who manage the land, have now taken charge of the situation.

Pictures from last nights #gorse #fire. Unfortunately the winds which helped spread the fire also grounded our #drone, so no aerial pics ? pic.twitter.com/KkgH9HjnL4

— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) January 26, 2017

Dry land and strong winds contributed to the fires intensity, with the blaze visible from many parts of the capital.

The tough terrain made access to the fire difficult for a time, and firefighters remained at the scene throughout the night as they attempted to contain it.