Wildfires

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Over 5,000 hectares burnt in Ireland during EU’s worst year for wildfires

Over 5,000 hectares burnt in Ireland during EU’s worst year for wildfires

Sun, 05 Apr, 2026

A report by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre shows 99 separate fires were recorded in Ireland last year compared to 10 in 2024.
Jonathan Rhys Meyers on ‘cathartic’ loss of home during California wildfires

Jonathan Rhys Meyers on ‘cathartic’ loss of home during California wildfires

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

Speaking at the Irish Film and Television Academy Awards, the actor said the loss of his home was ‘shocking’ and ‘cathartic’.
Firefighters tackle wildfire near Glenshane Pass

Firefighters tackle wildfire near Glenshane Pass

Sat, 12 Apr, 2025

There have been around 350 wildfires across Northern Ireland in just over a week.
Vigilance urged following significant wildfires in Armagh and Derry

Vigilance urged following significant wildfires in Armagh and Derry

Fri, 11 Apr, 2025

Firefighters attended 53 wildfire incidents in Northern Ireland on Thursday.
Firefighters tackle blaze in Ballygawley as wildfires continue to break out

Firefighters tackle blaze in Ballygawley as wildfires continue to break out

Wed, 09 Apr, 2025

The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service said it mobilised to 41 calls involving wildfires on Tuesday.
75 firefighters involved in quelling wildfire in Mournes but blazes continue

75 firefighters involved in quelling wildfire in Mournes but blazes continue

Tue, 08 Apr, 2025

Police have said they are using air support to survey the area for potential suspects and further wildfires.
More than 50 firefighters battle blaze in the Mourne Mountains

More than 50 firefighters battle blaze in the Mourne Mountains

Tue, 08 Apr, 2025

A firefighting operation is expected to remain in place across Tuesday in the Bloody Bridge area.
People starting Northern Ireland wildfires 'risk being charged with manslaughter'

People starting Northern Ireland wildfires 'risk being charged with manslaughter'

Mon, 07 Apr, 2025

The environment minister visited the Mourne Mountains in Co Down on Monday evening to view the extent of damage caused by recent fires.
Firefighters tackle almost 150 wildfires across three days in Northern Ireland

Firefighters tackle almost 150 wildfires across three days in Northern Ireland

Mon, 07 Apr, 2025

The most significant blaze took hold in the Hilltown area of Co Down on Saturday.
FireAid mixes music and stories of loss to raise money for LA wildfire relief

FireAid mixes music and stories of loss to raise money for LA wildfire relief

Fri, 31 Jan, 2025

After their set, Green Day frontman Billy Joe Armstrong hugged Billy Crystal, who was there to welcome the crowd.
Oscar nominations ‘further delayed’ amid LA wildfires

Oscar nominations ‘further delayed’ amid LA wildfires

Mon, 13 Jan, 2025

The announcement will now take place on January 23rd