NI firefighters tackle blazes amid amber wildfire warning
- Wildfires broke out across Northern Ireland, including a blaze in Ballygawley, as crews mobilized to 41 incidents.
- Dry weather and increasing temperatures created conditions conducive to wildfires, and some blazes are suspected arson.
- Firefighters tackled blazes in the Mourne Mountains, Ballygawley, and other locations; a major incident was declared at the weekend.
- The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service received 330 calls, 147 of which were for wildfires, between Thursday and Tuesday.
- An amber wildfire warning remains in place as officials investigate the causes and address concerns for community safety.
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75 firefighters involved in quelling wildfire in Mournes but blazes continue
Police have said they are using air support to survey the area for potential suspects and further wildfires.
West Clare Gorse Fire Under Control
A gorse fire which has broken out in West Clare is understood to be under control. The blaze was reported this afternoon in the townland of Kinturk, west of Kilmaley village. Units of Clare County Fire and Rescue Service have attended the scene and have successfully prevented it from spreading into the nearby forestry. It’s […] The post West Clare Gorse Fire Under Control appeared first on Clare FM.
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