GORSE FIRE RAGES ON CURRAGH LINE

Date Published: 14-Apr-2008

A major gorse fire is raging along the Curragh Line road, causing traffic problemsThree units of Galway fire brigade are currently attending the scene located between McGaghs Garden Centre and Clonboo.Gardai are now allowing traffic through from both sides.Earlier they had directed traffic coming out from the city to turn at Ballindoooley to connect to the Tuam Road, but in the last few minutes have allowed all traffic through.However due to the smoke and the work of the fire crews there are major delays.It's understood no people or buildings are currently under threat, but a spokesperson for the fire brigade says the area affected is very large.