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Big Gorse Fire on Glenshane Pass

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« on: May 02, 2011, 04:13:46 pm »

Was at the scene of this one during the week, very big, fire 4km long, with 60 firefighters at the scene. The smoke plume was like a thunderstorm updraught at times. This was started deliberately.

















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« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2011, 06:31:56 pm »

These images really do show how severe these fires can be.

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« Reply #2 on: May 03, 2011, 02:17:47 am »

Been hearing about these on the news. Hope they nab those responsible as soon as possible!  Angry

That issue aside, you've caught some very dramatic footage there Martin - well done.
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« Reply #3 on: May 03, 2011, 12:07:01 pm »

Thanks very much Anton and Andy, here's an image account with bigger images...

http://www.nightskyhunter.com/Glenshane%20Gorse%20Fire%20-%20April%2026th%202011.html
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« Reply #4 on: May 04, 2011, 07:43:02 pm »

Heard about it on the news and thought I might see some images and account from you Martin!  Interesting stuff!  Hope they catch the bar stools who started it...
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« Reply #5 on: May 09, 2011, 11:14:41 pm »

Missed these - sometimes some slip me by. They really  tell a story  with the  firemen in action like that. Great shots but  quite a depressing sight really so thank goodness for the rain lately.

Just having a look through to see what else I've missed.
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