Gorse Fires

Firefighters continue to battle wildfires in Northern Ireland

N.Ireland

Firefighters continue to battle wildfires in Northern Ireland

The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) has confirmed that firefighters are continuing to deal with wildfires.

NI firefighters tackle 146 gorse fires in 3-day period

N.Ireland

NI firefighters tackle 146 gorse fires in 3-day period

The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) has been called out to 146 gorse fires since Thursday (April 3).

NIFRS urges public vigilance following spate of rural wildfires

N.Ireland

NIFRS urges public vigilance following spate of rural wildfires

The authorities in Northern Ireland have asked the public to be extra vigilant for wildfires in rural areas.

Majority of NI's 2,200 gorse fires 'started deliberately'

N.Ireland

Majority of NI's 2,200 gorse fires 'started deliberately'

A public consultation has been launched into reducing the threat of gorse fires in the countryside in Northern Ireland.

Majority of NI’s 2,200 gorse fires ‘started deliberately’

N.Ireland

Majority of NI’s 2,200 gorse fires ‘started deliberately’

A public consultation has been launched into reducing the threat of wildfires in the countryside as...