Gorse fire closes NI road

A busy road in Northern Ireland has been closed because of a gorse fire.

The Lough Fea road near Cookstown is closed in both directions due to the smoke from the fire.

A firefighter tackling a gorse fire. (Archive pic)placeholder image
A firefighter tackling a gorse fire. (Archive pic)

The fire is causing visibility problems for motorists and the PSNI has advised people to seek alternative routes, if possible.

More to follow.

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