A huge fire has broken out in the Mourne Mountains this evening (Sunday).

Firefighters and other emergency crews are tackling the blaze at Tollymore Forest in Newcastle.

Police are asking members of the public to avoid the Tullybrannigan Road and Bonny’s Caravan Park.

Anyone already at the caravan park should leave immediately, they have warned.

One eye-witness told Belfast Live: “We are in the caravan site it’s packed with families down for Easter.

“There are several fire engines and off road vehicles, it seems to be spreading rapidly.

This is what it's looking like from Bonny's Caravan Park now. Constant sirens, but the Fire Service seem to be getting it under control. pic.twitter.com/SPAcIiW2xn — Emma Marley (@emmamarley) April 21, 2019

Firefighters tackling place at Mourne Mountains tonight. Video: Debbie Peachey pic.twitter.com/aXkB3qH0CW — Ryan Smith (@Ryan_Smith94) April 21, 2019

Fire broken out in Newcastle on the foot of the Mournes pic.twitter.com/zzTKm6qNjq — Leanna Byrne (@Leanna_Byrne) April 21, 2019

Mournes on fire a second year in a row. Can hear from the parents caravan. It’s spread a quarter mile in less than 15 mins easily. Dry ground crying out for it to rip through. pic.twitter.com/oD0FxEXWOu — Claire McAroe (@PurpleClaireth) April 21, 2019

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