US Edition'Major incident' declared in Northern Ireland as wildfire breaks out amid higher-than-normal temperatures
- A major incident has been declared due to a significant wildfire in Hilltown, Northern Ireland, where over 100 firefighters are actively working to control the blaze as reported by the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service .
- The wildfire, stretching approximately two miles, has prompted police to close nearby roads for safety, and residents were evacuated from homes on Sandbank and Kilbroney roads.
- Environment Minister Andrew Muir expressed concern about potential loss of life if the deliberate ignition of fires does not stop, highlighting the 'exceptionally significant' workload faced by firefighters.
- A 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of arson related to the fire but was later released on bail.
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Hundreds of wildfires across Scotland and Northern Ireland
Hundreds of wildfires have been spreading rapidly across parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland since Thursday, with one man having been arrested on suspicion of deliberately starting a blaze.More than 50 firefighters are still tackling significant wildfires in the Mourne Mountains, a mountain range and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Northern Ireland, after a major incident was declared over the weekend and multiple homes were evacuated.A…
Evening Standard
Firefighters tackle almost 150 wildfires across three days in Northern Ireland
The most significant blaze took hold in the Hilltown area of Co Down on Saturday.
Man, 25, arrested in connection with 'deliberate' fires in the Mourne mountains
A MAN in his 20s has been arrested after a major gorse fire broke out in the Mourne mountains. PSNI officers received a call for traffic assistance from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service on Saturday evening following the fire. Road closures took place overnight with diversions in place at the Sandbank Road area of Hilltown, Co Down. A 25-year-old man has now been taken into custody following the fire. He has been arrested on suspicion…
Winnipeg Free Press
Firefighters in Northern Ireland mop up after fire swept through forest
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