UK and Ireland Battle Widespread Wildfires

Multiple regions in the UK and Ireland are grappling with severe fires, stretching emergency services due to the scale and frequency of incidents. In Eastern Way, Thamesmead, a car crash led to a fire quickly controlled by the London Fire Brigade, while in Newry, nearly 60 firefighters tackled an industrial blaze causing significant damage. Mayo Fire Service has issued public warnings about the high wildfire risk under current weather conditions. In Donegal, a large wildfire at Barnesmore Gap has been difficult to contain due to challenging terrain, prompting a fire danger warning. Northern Ireland's Mourne Mountains have experienced nearly 150 gorse fires in recent days, many believed to be deliberately set, taxing firefighting resources. Weather conditions continue to pose significant wildfire risks across these regions.