Video: Farmers race to save sheep from searing flames June 29, 2018 Rural Life Dramatic footage has emerged on social media this week, showing farmers in the UK battling blazes to bring a flock of sheep to…
Majority of NI’s 2,200 gorse fires ‘started deliberately’ February 22, 2018 N.Ireland A public consultation has been launched into reducing the threat of wildfires in the countryside as firefighters warn the majority of gorse fires…
26 illegal fires recorded during the closed season in 2016 March 1, 2017 Environment A total of 27 wild fires were recorded by the Irish Wildlife Trust (IWT) during the bird nesting season in 2016. Information received…
11 convictions in recent times for uncontrolled burning May 5, 2015 Environment The Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht has taken 11 successful prosecutions in recent years relating to individuals for breaches of section 40…
More than just a naked flame caused recent wild fires April 22, 2015 Environment Fires in Killarney National Park and elsewhere hit the headlines in recent weeks and, according to commonage advisor Fergal Monaghan, what caused the…