Live updates as fire service attend major blaze in Mourne Mountains

Live updates as fire service attend major blaze in Mourne Mountains

Images shared on social media show the current extent of the fire

NIFRS urges the public to prevent fires in the countryside - Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service

Tuesday 18 March 2025 With dry weather and windy conditions anticipated this week, Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is reminding the public to protect our countryside from wildfires. These fires are commonly caused by human behaviour and are preventable. If you see a fire in the countryside, call 999 immediately. NIFRS Group Commander Paul Morrow said: “Every year our Fire & Rescue Service is faced with fires in the countryside. Th…