Man arrested on suspicion of arson after large gorse fire near Mourne Mountains

Man arrested on suspicion of arson after large gorse fire near Mourne Mountains
At the height of operations, 15 fire appliances and more than 100 firefighters were tackling the blaze (Alamy/PA)
Sun, 06 Apr, 2025 - 14:43
Cate McCurry, PA

A 25-year-old man has been arrested by police investigating a large gorse fire in Co Down, which led to homes being evacuated over the weekend.

The man was arrested on suspicion of arson, being reckless as to whether life would be endangered, and non-related driving offences.

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