Camden Fort Fire Tamed by Team Effort | Cork News

Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 14, 2026 · 1m

A massive brush fire erupted near Camden Fort in Crosshaven, forcing a dramatic multi-agency response as crews from four fire stations, the Coast Guard, and a harbor tug battled flames fueled by strong winds. With smoke choking the harbor and visibility nearly zero, authorities urged residents to shelter indoors. Firefighters coordinated with Coast Guard vessels for aerial views and used the port’s tugboat to douse flames from the water. After over four hours of intense effort, the fire was fully extinguished—no homes were damaged, and all agencies praised for their swift, coordinated action…