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Mountain fire 'was started deliberately'

A mountain fire that ran for several miles is believed to have been started deliberately, it was revealed today.

Mountain fire 'was started deliberately'

Fri, 09 May, 2008 - 11:22

A mountain fire that ran for several miles is believed to have been started deliberately, it was revealed today.

The blaze took hold on top of Slieve Donard, the highest mountain in the North, near Newcastle in Co Down.

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