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Man arrested over wildfire that triggered 'major incident' in Northern Ireland

A 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of arson related to recent wildfires in Northern Ireland but was later released on bail.
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service responded to 146 wildfires from Friday to Sunday, many caused deliberately, according to area commander David Harbinson.
Environment Minister Andrew Muir warned that continued rural arson could lead to lost lives and homes, urging the public to report such incidents.
Muir also indicated that strategic measures addressing wildfires would be proposed to the Executive soon, involving changes to prescribed burning periods.

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People starting wildfires risk being charged with manslaughter – Muir

The Environment Minister visited the Mourne Mountains in Co Down on Monday evening to view the extent of damage caused by recent fires.

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Man arrested in connection with 'deliberate ignition' of major fire in Mourne Mountains

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Man arrested over wildfire that triggered 'major incident' in Northern Ireland

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