Air Corps called in as wildfires rage in Killarney National Park

An Air Corps helicopter last night assisted firemen in extinguishing a major fire in Killarney National Park, Co Kerry.

Air Corps called in as wildfires rage in Killarney National Park

The helicopter was tasked to water-bomb a gorse fire threatening thousands of acres in the park, one of Ireland’s prime tourist attractions and home to a wide range of animal and plant life.

The helicopter was using a 1,000-litre ‘’bambi bucket’’ which was being continually refilled with water from the lakes, then dropped from the air on the fire.

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