Despite a forecast for rain, firefighters were again called out this evening as dry weather brought further blazes in West Donegal for the FIFTH night in succession.
Fire crews from Gaoth Dobhair and Dungloe were called to a gorse fire in the Carrickataskin area of Derrybeg tonight.
The fire was burning close to some houses in the area and the Gaoth Dobhair crew, the first responders, summoned the Dungloe service to assist them.
The blaze has now been brought under control (11.10pm) but fire officers are still at the scene to ensure all burning matter is completely extinguished.
There was a less serious gorse fire in the Maghery area outside Dungloe earlier in the evening.
Today’s fires brings the number of fires across Donegal since April 1st to more than one hundred.
Acting Chief Fire Officer Joe McTaggart has said he doe snot believe all the recent fires were started by accident.
He has appealed to the public to play their part and to let Gardai know if anyone has started fires deliberately.