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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

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

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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
Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service spent four hours saving sheep trapped by rising flood waters yesterday.
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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

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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

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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
The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) along with the Health & Safety Executive for Northern Ireland are warning of the dangers of slurry pits to the local farming community and animals.
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Gas leak at Ballyrashane Creamery