GARDAÍ were last night continuing to question four men following a spate of arson attacks across the Inishowen peninsula in Co Donegal.

The outbreak of wildfires raging across Ireland because of the lengthy dry spell is unprecedented, according to fire chiefs.

FIRE chiefs and forestry agents warned last night that raging fires could continue today and possibly even further into the week as the sun continued to blaze across the north-west.

MORE than 50 troops and three Air Corps helicopters were drafted in to help battle wild fires in the north-west.