Major gorse fires broke out in Connemara yesterday evening and continued to burn overnight.
The fire erupted in between Casla and Baile na hAbhann near Ros a Mhíl and emergency fire services are reported to have spent over 12 hours battling the blaze.
The final fire engine left the scene before 8am this morning.
According to the Connacht Tribune, there were no injuries nor any threat or damage to neighbouring property in the area however approximately 900 homes were without power for an extensive period.
Droch tine ag crosbhóthar Ros a Mhíl, tá bóthar Chois fharraige dúnta anois. ???? pic.twitter.com/elU9C0Nf1u
— Éamonn Ó Cualáin (@eamonnanchnoic) March 25, 2017
Six units of Galway fire brigade are trying to contain a gorse fire in Ros a' Mhíl and Casla tonight. Damage done to electricity lines. pic.twitter.com/tqYOW1q82w
— Cóilín Ó Neachtain (@neachtc) March 25, 2017
More footage of the major gorse fires overnight (Video: Susan Joyce). pic.twitter.com/5tVmiDpCiQ
— Enda Cunningham (@endacunningham) March 26, 2017
The gorse fire between Casla and Baile na hAbhann raging last night. (Vid: Luke Lydon) pic.twitter.com/uROUb6mYxV
— Enda Cunningham (@endacunningham) March 26, 2017
More than 900 homes still without power due to the gorse fires. Service expected to be restored around 3.15am. pic.twitter.com/i2TAN50hRC
— Enda Cunningham (@endacunningham) March 25, 2017
The gorse fire between Baile na hAbhann and Casla tonight (Pics: Mark Lydon, taken from Ros a' Mhíl crossroads) pic.twitter.com/FloypA9cHL
— Enda Cunningham (@endacunningham) March 25, 2017
Gorse fire in Ros a' Mhíl tonight (Pic: Eoin Ó Fatharta) pic.twitter.com/1P7roAG7i3
— Enda Cunningham (@endacunningham) March 25, 2017
Bóthar dúnta Road closed, gorse fire.R336 Ros a’ Mhil to Baile na hAbhainn Road.@Galwaybayfmnews @Nuacht_Chasla pic.twitter.com/Ftu2X6y7k8
— Kevin O Flatharta (@Kevfla) March 25, 2017
Gorse Fire in Rós a Mhíl tonight, was starting to spread into the Esb Station at that stage, power coming and going since ???????? pic.twitter.com/j6HKskxBT9
— Cillian PádraigHough (@CillianHough) March 25, 2017
Image credits: Eoin Faherty Photography
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