Fire Crews Stood Down At Gougane Barra
Fire crews have been stood down in Gougane Barra Valley where wildfire ripped through many acres of land and forest overnight.
A picture showing the blaze in the hills behind the iconic Gougane Barra church was shared online last night and sparked outrage however the cause of the fire is not yet known and it's believed the recent spell of dry weather played a part.
It was a busy weekend for the fire service and at least 50 fire fighters were deployed to battle blazes that stretched from North Kerry to the Beara peninsula.
Speaking to RedFM News Neil Lucey of the Gougane Barra Hotel says the fire posed a serious threat to households and has destroyed scenery in the Gougane Barra Valley:
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