All About Cork has learned that a group of teenagers is thought to be responsible for a major gorse fire last evening in Co. Cork.
Firefighters spent hours battling the ferocious blaze, which broke out near Camden Fort in Crosshaven at around 5pm.
It is believed that a group of teenage boys, some as young as 14, were in the area and started a small fire, but it accidentally spread, resulting in a huge area going up in flames.
The boys made their way home, but one became so frightened that he told his father what had happened, and gardaí were informed.
The blaze was tackled from both land and sea and took several hours to bring under control.
The professionalism and tireless work of those involved in tackling the blaze prevented the flames from spreading to nearby homes and saved people from being seriously injured or worse.
The boys suspected of starting the fire will be spoken to by a Juvenile Liaison Officer, and a file will be sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions for consideration.
Locals in Crosshaven have paid tribute to everyone involved in extinguishing the fire.
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