Wildfire Smoke Looms Over the Hillsides of Clonmany, Donegal

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Drone footage captured smoke rising from the hillside of Clonmany, County Donegal, Ireland, on May 8 from a wildfire that rapidly spread.

Three fire brigades battled to get the fire under control in Clonmany. A dry spell and strong breeze contributed to the fire’s growth.


Senior fire officer Kevin McGarvey told the Donegal Democrat that a number of the fires have been started through carelessness.


The fire department has fought to extinguish 50 fires across the county since April 30th. Credit: Eye In The Sky via Storyful


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