'Absolute monster' Crosshaven wildfire came within 2ft of homes as Cork firefighters battled blaze
A large wildfire in Crosshaven, Ireland, threatened 30 homes after being allegedly started by teenagers. Fire crews from multiple agencies worked to contain the blaze, which came within two feet of residential properties.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the dangers of human-caused wildfires near residential areas and the necessity of multi-agency emergency responses.
The blaze, which started on Monday evening, rapidly engulfed 26,000sq ft of land near Camden Fort Meagher in Crosshaven.
An "absolute monster" of a blaze near a Cork coastal town came within 2ft of setting fire to up to 30 homes as firefighters spent hours desperately trying to get it under control.
It is believed teenagers started a small fire in grassland that quickly grew out of control.
Gardaí have launched an investigation and said enquiries are "ongoing".
Paul Brierly, station officer with Crosshaven Fire Service, told the Irish Examiner the blaze bore a threat to at least 30 properties in the area and required a multi-agency response from fire crews across the city and county.
“The threat to property was off the walls,” said Mr Brierly.
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