Road closed as emergency services battle gorse fire

Emergency services are dealing with a gorse fire in Castlewellan.

Due to the fire, the Leitrim Road in Castlewellan is currently closed.

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The road is closed at its junctions with Bann Road and Bannanstown Road, and diversions are in place.

Emergency services are currently in attendance.

The public have been advised to avoid the area if possible.

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