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Almost 50 firefighters tackle blaze in Mourne Mountains

Almost 50 firefighters are tackling a blaze in the Mourne Mountains. The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) said they were alerted to the wildfire in the Silent Valley area around 5pm on Friday. In a statement NIFRS said six fire ...

21 Mar 2025 at 20:13

Northern Ireland

Response to Co Tyrone wildfire scaled back

The response to a wildfire in Co Tyrone has been scaled back, firefighters said. The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) said it is not currently attending any other wildfires in the region, but added that a warning remained in ...

09 Apr 2025 at 17:23

Northern Ireland

Firefighters tackle blaze in Ballygawley as wildfires continue to break out

Firefighters are tackling a blaze in Ballygawley as wildfires continue to break out across Northern Ireland. Major fires have been quelled in the Mourne Mountains in Co Down but blazes have continued in other locations. The Northern ...

09 Apr 2025 at 11:41

Northern Ireland

Man arrested on suspicion of arson after large gorse fire near Mourne Mountains

A 25-year-old man has been arrested by police investigating a large gorse fire in Co Down, which led to homes being evacuated over the weekend. The man was arrested on suspicion of arson, being reckless as to whether life would be ...

06 Apr 2025 at 18:39

Northern Ireland

Residents evacuated from their homes after wildfire believe to be deliberate

A large fire which resulted in families being evacuated from their homes in Co Down on Saturday night, is believed to have been started deliberately, the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service said. The significant wildfire in ...

06 Apr 2025 at 09:24

Northern Ireland

75 firefighters involved in quelling wildfire in Mournes but blazes continue

Some 75 firefighters were involved in quelling a major wildfire in the Mourne Mountains in Co Down. The blaze in the Bloody Bridge area, which raged across a two-mile front, was described as dealt with on Tuesday evening while ...

08 Apr 2025 at 21:21

Northern Ireland

People starting wildfires risk being charged with manslaughter – Muir

People who are maliciously starting wildfires in Northern Ireland are risking being charged with manslaughter, Environment Minister Andrew Muir has said. Firefighters in Northern Ireland are braced for further wildfires ...

07 Apr 2025 at 19:34

Northern Ireland

Firefighters tackling wildfire near Mourne Mountains

Dozens of firefighters are tackling a wildfire near the Mourne Mountains in Co Down. A spokesman for Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service said they received a call shortly after 5pm on Saturday. Firefighters are ...

05 Apr 2025 at 21:47

Northern Ireland

More than 50 firefighters battle blaze in the Mourne Mountains

More than 50 firefighters have been tackling a significant wildfire in the Mourne Mountains in Co Down. It comes after a major incident was declared at the weekend when a large wildfire close to the Mournes led to ...

08 Apr 2025 at 17:05

Northern Ireland

Second World War bomb found at Co Down beauty spot

A Second World War mortar has been made safe at a natural beauty spot in Co Down. Police said a member of the public found the device, which is thought to have been buried in the ground for some time. Army ...

11 Apr 2023 at 14:54

Northern Ireland

Public urged to be vigilant to the risk of wildfires in rural areas

The public has been urged to be vigilant to the risk of wildfires in rural areas of Northern Ireland this weekend. The advice comes as firefighters are continuing to tackle a blaze in Co Tyrone. Ten fire ...

09 May 2025 at 20:43

Northern Ireland

Only by ‘grace of God’ wildfires have not cost lives, Muir says

It is only by the “grace of God” that lives have not been lost due to wildfires in Northern Ireland, Environment Minister Andrew Muir has said. Mr Muir told MLAs that the “overwhelming majority” of ...

06 May 2025 at 16:56

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