RESIDENTS living close to Cavehill in Belfast have been urged to keep doors and windows shut due to a gorse fire.
The blaze broke out on the slopes of Cavehill on Wednesday night and NI Fire and Rescue Service crews were called to the area to tackle the flames.
A spokesperson for the service said two fire appliances attended the scene, adding last night: "The incident is ongoing so please avoid the area and nearby residents should keep doors and windows closed."
North Belfast UUP Assembly candidate Julie-Anne Corr-Johnston posted an image of the blaze to Twitter, describing the situation as "depressing".
She wrote: "Once again North Belfast watches Cavehill burn. During a season that we often see new life flourish on our hill we're instead witnessing and sadly hearing (close to mums back door) the malicious destruction of wildlife and its habitat."
Belfast Alliance councillor Nuala McAllister said in a post: "So worrying to see so many fires recently here."
