Authorities warn of wildfire risk as spring conditions return

Authorities warn of wildfire risk as spring conditions return

Authorities are urging people to remain vigilant in the countryside as Northern Ireland enters the period when wildfire risk typically increases.

NI authorities appeal for public vigilance on wildfires

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) and Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) are asking everyone to be vigilant about wildfires. Due to spring weather patterns and the state of upland vegetation, DAERA said this year a ‘Yellow’ or moderate wildfire risk will be deemed to exist across all areas that contain dead grasses, gorse and heather. This default status …

Protect people, property, and nature from wildfires - DAERA, NIFRS, PSNI

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) and Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) are asking everyone to be vigilant about wildfires as we approach the spring and summer seasons.