Volcanoes Exploding - Huge wildfire on Northern Ireland's Mourne Mountains is causing incredible damage to the environment

The Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) has announced a major incident in Northern Ireland's Mourne Mountains, which is causing "incredible" environmental damage.

Seventy firefighters and ten fire engines from stations across Northern Ireland are still battling the blaze on Slieve Donard, the country's highest point.

The biggest obstacles, according to front-line firefighters, were access to the terrain, fatigue from the heat and operating in PPE, and water transportation.

The damage that's being done here is unbelievable," said Mark Smith, the service's wildlife lead. Our wildlife has suffered a significant setback.

It's a very, very large area… we're still measuring the exact size of it… but at present, there will be a large impact on the environment and eco-systems in this area."

Dramatic pictures of the blaze showed rings of fire on the mountain, illustrating why firefighting resources were later escalated at the tourist location.

With an Irish Coastguard helicopter providing support for the NIFRS, it became a cross-border, multi-agency operation in County Down.

The firefighting teams are distressed, they are exhausted - but for now they are winning.