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Irish holidaymakers warned about wildfires and soaring temperatures

Warnings about extreme heat and wildfires have been issued to Irish holidaymakers heading to some of the most popular destinations in Europe. Temperatures in the southern part of the continent are forecast to go above 40C over the coming days. The ...

03 Aug 2022 at 15:51

Northern Ireland

Evacuation from Rhodes was ‘hell’, say family from Northern Ireland

A family from Northern Ireland evacuated due to the wildfires in Rhodes have said it was “hell” trying to get home from the Greek island. Conor and Danielle Cullen took a holiday to Rhodes in Greece with their two daughters, Chloe, 13, and Molly, ...

26 Jul 2023 at 09:00

National News

Wildfires in Europe abate as temperatures start to decline

Europe’s recent spate of wildfires have abated amid cooler temperatures with no outbreaks reported in Portugal while French firefighters started to get the upper hand over two major blazes and Spain tamed a fire that killed two people. Spanish ...

21 Jul 2022 at 13:37

World

Hawaii wildfires death toll rises as survivors return to devastated communities

Residents of Maui County are returning to communities left in ruins after wildfires killed at least 80 people. Maui County raised the number of confirmed deaths to 80 in a statement at 9pm on Friday. Governor Josh Green had warned the death ...

12 Aug 2023 at 16:08

Northern Ireland

Traditional cows to help bring mountainside back to life after devastating fires

Traditional cattle are set to aid the recovery of one of Northern Ireland’s most iconic landscapes following devastating fires. Destruction was wrecked across a section of the Mourne Mountains in Co Down by a widespread blaze in April 2021....

14 Jun 2023 at 00:01

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 the cause ...

08 Apr 2025 at 21:21

Local News

Over 50 firefighters dealing with large gorse fire in County Derry

Stormont’s agriculture minister has branded as “bizarre” claims by the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) that granting protected status to hills and mountainsides is leading to more wildfires in Northern Ireland. Andrew Muir made the ...

10 Apr 2025 at 21:03

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 ...

09 Apr 2025 at 11:41

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 ...

09 Apr 2025 at 17:23

Northern Ireland

Minister brands Ulster Farmers’ Union stance on land designations as ‘bizarre’

10 Apr 2025 at 19:52

Local News

Firefighters tackle wildfire near Glenshane Pass

More than 30 firefighters were involved in tackling a gorse fire in County Derry on Saturday. The blaze took hold close to the Glenshane Road over the Sperrin Mountains near Maghera. Police advised motorists to avoid ...

12 Apr 2025 at 18:13

Northern Ireland

Firefighters tackle wildfire near Glenshane Pass

More than 70 firefighters were involved in tackling a gorse fire in Co Londonderry on Saturday. The blaze took hold close to the Glenshane Road over the Sperrin Mountains near Maghera. Police advised motorists to ...

12 Apr 2025 at 19:14

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