Northern Ireland

Benone Strand on fire

  Plumes of smoke are visible from Benone Strand. Picture by Margaret McLaughlin
  Plumes of smoke are visible from Benone Strand. Picture by Margaret McLaughlin
By Digital Staff

A gorse and dune fire is blazing at Benone Strand at Magilligan in Co Derry.

Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) said it was called to the fire shortly after 12.30pm and seven fire engines attended.

 The damage to Benone Strand. Picture by Margaret McLaughlin
 The damage to Benone Strand. Picture by Margaret McLaughlin
Benone Strand is seven miles in length. Picture by Margaret McLaughlin 
Benone Strand is seven miles in length. Picture by Margaret McLaughlin 
 Seven fire engines are tackling the fire at Benone Strand. Picture by Margaret McLaughlin
 Seven fire engines are tackling the fire at Benone Strand. Picture by Margaret McLaughlin