Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service6 days ago'Mournes could take centuries to recover from wildfires' One conservation expert says repeated fires in The Mournes are like "death by a thousand cuts". 6 days ago7 days agoEggs of elusive bird rescued by firefighters during wildfireDuring a wildfire in Brookeborough, County Fermanagh on Thursday, a curlew nest directly in the fire's path was found.7 days ago30 Apr 2026Wildfires are 'significant drain on fire service resources'A fire broke out at Loughermore Forest in Dungiven in County Londonderry on Wednesday evening.30 Apr 202629 Apr 2026Firefighters working 'tirelessly' to tackle fresh Mourne Mountain wildfireAlmost 50 firefighters are also dealing with gorse fires in the Loughermore Forest area of Dungiven, County Londonderry.29 Apr 202628 Apr 2026'Veil of secrecy' around wildfire arsonists in MournesAndrew Muir rejects a claim that there are "no consequences" for deliberately starting a wildfire.28 Apr 202628 Apr 2026Firefighting efforts continue overnight in the Mourne MountainsNIFRS is continuing to tackle wildfires in the Ballagh Road, Newcastle, and Sandbank Road, Hilltown, areas of the mountains.28 Apr 202626 Apr 2026Wildfires in Mourne mountains are 'soul destroying' minister saysAgriculture minister Andrew Muir says the impact of weekend wildfires is "real and significant".26 Apr 202625 Apr 2026First wildfire warning of the year issued in Northern IrelandA yellow warning was issued across Northern Ireland from Wednesday, lasting until at least Sunday.25 Apr 202623 Apr 2026Man in his 30s dies following hospital firePolice say they are not treating the death of a man following a fire in the toilets of the hospital as suspicious.23 Apr 2026...
