'One of the most significant wildfires in 25 years'
A major incident was declared on Saturday after a large gorse fire broke out in County Down.
The incident happened on the Sandbank Road about 17:00 BST and resulted in a number of homes being evacuated.
The blaze is being treated as arson.
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) area commander David Harbinson said it was "one of the most significant wildfires" he had witnessed in his 25 years with the NIFRS.
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