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Gortin Road, Omagh

Gas supply now restored to customers in Omagh after gas leak reported in area

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Update - Homes and businesses evacuated after gas leak in Omagh

As Fire Safety Week 2026 begins, Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is encouraging everyone to ‘Know the Room, Know the Risk, Know the Person’.

Almost 70% of people who lost their lives in house fires lived alone

NIFRS Board Member Paul Kennedy, Deputy Lieutenant of Co Tyrone Reverend Canon Matthew Hagan MBE DL, NIFRS Chief Fire & Rescue Officer Aidan Jennings (Headquarters)

In pictures: Employees recognised for their outstanding contribution to NIFRS

L-R Health Minister Robbie Butler joins Aidan Jennings, Chief Fire and Rescue Officer and Paula White, Director of Finance and Support Services to welcome a £16m investment in new NIFRS appliances and equipment.

£16m investment set to strengthen NIFRS emergency response across NI

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Emergency services have rushed to shed fires in Sion Mills

Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is hosting a number of ‘Come and Try Days’ across Northern Ireland over the coming weeks tailored to women who are interested in a career as a Wholetime Firefighter.

Are you a woman thinking about a future in firefighting?

Fire at Belfast Harbour Fire crews are currently at the scene of a large fire at the scrapyard in Belfast Harbour on Sunday afternoon. Photo - Andrew McCarroll/ Pacemaker Press

This is what the weekend blaze at Clearway Metal Recycling looked like

Firefighters and appliances remain at the scene of wildfires that are spreading across the Mourne mountains. Photo by Phil Magowan / Press Eye

Here are 9 images of ‘soul‑destroying’ wildfires in the Mourne Mountains

Firefighters worked throughout the night to control a large fire in a hay shed on the outskirts of Banbridge. Hundreds of sheep and dozens of calves were led to safety. Picture: Press Eye

NIFRS issues update as hundreds of livestock rescued from large hay shed fire

DAERA Minister Andrew Muir pictured with PSNI Superintendent Chris Hamill and NIFRS Area Commander Ryan Thompson as the department and agencies issue a reminder about wildfire season.

Protect people, property, and nature from wildfires - DAERA, NIFRS, PSNI

The FSP alongside the FSP Affiliate organisations held an older farmers health and safety awareness day at the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) new Learning and Development College, Cookstown. (photo: freelance)

HSENI shows its support for the older farmer

Firefighters continued to respond to wildfire incidents overnight and attended other emergency calls across Northern Ireland. (Pic: NIFRS)

'Those responsible for starting Corrick Road wildfire should be held to account'

DAERA Minister Andrew Muir. Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye

150 separate fires reported in the Mourne Mountain range at the weekend

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An Amber warning remains in place for wildfires across Northern Ireland

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) and Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) are asking everyone for their help during the current dry spring weather. (Pic: Freelance)

Malicious fire lighting must stop
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) and Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) are asking everyone for their help during the current dry spring weather.
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Fires in the countryside

NIFRS urges the public to prevent fires in the countryside

As we enter the high-risk time of year for accidental fires in the home, Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is urging households to take precautions to prevent a blaze from starting

Ring in 2025 with a safer home: Fire prevention tips to begin the New Year

As Hallowe'en approaches, Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is urging the public to take extra care and follow key fire safety advice to ensure a safe and enjoyable celebration for all

NIFRS issues Hallowe’en fire safety tips for a safe and spooky night

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Three women and a man taken to hospital.

Over 40 firefighters are currently in attendance at a building fire at a commercial premises on Largy Road, Enniskillen.

NIFRS at scene of fire in rural part of Co Fermanagh

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UK Wildfire Conference coming to Belfast

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NIFRS called to baler on fire in Co Antrim

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Vintage vehicles and shed significantly damaged in arson

Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) officials and staff from the PSNI and NIFRS assess the damage caused by recent wildfires across the Mournes.

An estimated 720ha of land damaged in spate of wildfires

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Road closed as fire crews tackle large shed blaze

Police and Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and Air Ambulance attended the scene of the tragedy on the Lough Fea Road

Road closed following serious RTC - Air Ambulance and NIFRS in attendance
A road has been closed in both directions following a serious road traffic collision this afternoon.
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Chief Fire & Rescue Office Peter O’Reilly, along with Health Minister Robin Swann and NIAS Chief Executive Michael Bloomfield met with Sheenagh and Brian, parents of Maggie Black, this morning. Today marks the beginning of a phased rollout of firefighters being trained to co-respond to incidents in rural areas, beginning with On-Call Firefighters from Carnlough Fire Station.

Roll-out of Maggie’s Call in rural areas suspended over legal concerns

Image: Facebook/Ashvale Farm Shop

Farm shop owners ‘forever indebted’ to firefighters who attended blaze

The blaze near Glenariff. Image: MCAULEY MULTIMEDIA

Firefighters battle major blaze at agricultural shed

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NIFRS called to incidents involving cattle trapped in slurry tanks

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NIFRS rescue 52 sheep trapped by rising flood waters

Firefighters tackle a major blaze at a factory complex on the Ballymena Road in Ballymoney, Co Antrim. Pic:Steven McAuley/McAuley Multimedia

Firefighters dealing with major blaze at poultry producer

Advice on Controlled/prescribed burning

Wildfire discussions continue with UFU/NIFRS meeting

Charity air ambulance. McAuley Multimedia image

Man dies at RVH following tractor ordeal

Dramatic rise in barbecues and litter across NI, says National Trust

Fire-fighters are battling two large gorse fires in County Antrim.

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Dry weather sparks wildfire warning

Prescribed burning can put added pressure on the emergency services

Stop prescribed burning - Poots

The incident took place in the Ballyrickard Road area.

Firefighters free trapped horse

Clough woman left shocked after burglary and fire

Constable Henry and Constable Crawford breath test a pupil as part of the road traffic collision demonstration.

Road safety lessons for local pupils

NIFRS Group Commander Fergal Leonard and HSENI Farm Safety Inspector Camilla Mackey pictured at Greenmount Agricultural College Antrim spreading slurry safety warning to the Farming Community.

NIFRS and HSENI spread slurry warning to farmers

Gas leak at Ballyrashane Creamery

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