Air Corps crosses Border to assist with Co Down forest fire
Before this summer Air Corps had never engaged in such a cross-Border operation
It is the second time in a fortnight that the Defence Forces have engaged in such a cross-Border operation. File photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Wire
The Air Corps is assisting Northern Ireland emergency services to deal with a fire in Tollymore forest area in Co Down.
Minister of State for Defence Paul Kehoe has confirmed that diplomatic approval has been granted for the Air Corps to cross the Border to assist in dealing with the fire.