Wildlife population 'devastated' by gorse fires - USPCA

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Monday, 8 May 2017 09:47

By Iveren McCallion

The USPCA says Friday night's gorse blaze in Newry has had a devastating impact on wildlife population.

It says numerous appalled locals have given accounts of abandoned, scorched bird's nests and eggs.

A badger found injured by the roadside the following day is currently undergoing treatment.

The fast-spreading fires were reported at around 9:20pm on Friday night.

It's understood more than 50 firefighters tackled the blaze which is believed to have been started deliberately.

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