Killarney National Park gorse fire extinguished

A gorse fire that was threatening thousands of acres of Killarney National Park has been extinguished.

The fire at the foot of Mangerton Mountain had been burning since Thursday.

The fire had spread over several kilometres due to the dry conditions.

A spokesperson for Kerry Fire and Rescue told RTÉ News the fire was extinguished at 9.30pm last night. 

Around 20 firefighters deployed from Killarney and nearby towns Kenmare and Castleisland had been fighting the gorse fire.

An air corps helicopter also assisted in fighting the fire, which is believed to be one of the largest to ever take hold inside the National Park.

Hundreds of trees have been scorched by the fire and there has also been major loss, temporarily, of important habitats, according to the National Parks and Wildlife Service.

In a statement, Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Heather Humphreys said she expects to receive a detailed report on the damage caused to the woodlands and wildlife from the NPWS next week.

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