Rural Life
As wildfire risks increase across Europe, well-managed vineyards can be useful in slowing or even stopping fires
Minister Martin Heydon has said that increased temperatures in the coming days brings an "increased risk" of wild fires.
The Achill IFA Commonage Fire Watch Team has condemned the alleged criminal removal of a newly installed fire risk warning sign on the island.
Minister Martin Heydon has expressed concerns about the risk of fires starting and spreading around the country.
N.Ireland
DAERA is asking farmers to be vigilant during the current warm and dry spring weather as the potential wildfire hazard risk is high.
Farmers and residents on Achill Island are demanding "immediate action" from authorities after a sharp increase in dangerous roadside fires.
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has issued a ‘Condition Orange’ forest fire warning for the coming days.
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has called for government to recognise the increased fire risk created by designated sites
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) has confirmed that firefighters are continuing to deal with wildfires.
Minister Muir has urged landowners to refrain from any prescribed burning in the remaining open season window to help firefighters
Last weekend, April 2025, several sites around Wild Nephin national park, Co. Mayo were affected by "major fire incidents".
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) has been called out to 146 gorse fires since Thursday (April 3).
Wicklow County Council will support Ireland’s first EU MODEX Exercise in Co. Wicklow where the team will simulate a wildfire to test their preparedness.
Donegal County Council is appealing to all landowners and members of the public to exercise caution to prevent the occurrence of wildfires.
A fire engine remains at the scene today (Tuesday, August 20) of an overnight gorse fire on Mullins Hill in Killiney, Co. Dublin
Environment
The European Commission said that hundreds of firefighters and a fleet of aircraft are prepared to tackle wildfires this summer.
2023 was the second-warmest year on record for Europe, at 1.02–1.12°C above average, according to a new report.
117 fires were mapped in Ireland in 2023, covering over 5,000 ha, which is slightly above recent years, according to a EU Commission report.
The UFU has said it is supporting calls from other agencies and farming organisations relating to wildfire prevention ahead of summer.
The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) has today (Tuesday, March 28) opened a consultation...
The UK Wildfire Conference will take place in the Europa Hotel, Belfast, on Wednesday and Thursday...
DAERA, NIFRS and the PSNI have been visiting the Mourne Mountains to assess the damage caused by the recent Mournes wildfires.
Farmers in Northern Ireland are being urged to remain vigilant to wildfires as the weather is unprecedently warm and dry.
