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Belfast Telegraph
10-05-2025
- Climate
- Belfast Telegraph
Two people rescued from NI fire as ongoing gorse blazes stretch emergency crews
Two people were rescued from a house fire in Co Down. The blaze in Downpatrick is believed to have been accidental. It comes as the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service revealed crews are still dealing with the impact of gorse fires. A spokesperson said: 'Firefighters have continued to respond to other incidents across Northern Ireland and attended a well-developed house fire in Downpatrick. "Our regional controls staff provided fire survival guidance to persons trapped in the first floor of the property. "A fire had started in the garage filling the property with smoke. "Crews from Downpatrick, Comber and Ballynahinch arrived on scene and extinguished the fire. "A member of the public acted quickly and managed to get two persons out of the property with a ladder. "The fire is believed to be accidental.' Fire service resources have been stretched due to blazes in the countryside in recent weeks. Hot, dry weather has seen gorse fires spread across Northern Ireland. A blaze near Clogher in Co Tyrone is continuing to burn. NIFRS added: 'Two appliances remain at Ballagh Road in Clogher following the extensive wildfires in the area. The temperature reduced overnight which has helped the situation. Crews will continue to review the area over the next few days. 'We are asking the public to remain vigilant to fires in the countryside, as the dry weather continues. 'If they see fire please dial 999 to ensure NIFRS are aware of the fire.' Officials said the Clogher wildfire has damaged about a third of Slieve Beagh. Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir said: 'The current fire near Clogher is another stark reminder on how quickly they can spread, creating significant risk to life and property while causing extensive environmental damage. 'The fire in counties Tyrone and Monaghan has torn through approximately a third of a precious protected site which includes a Special Area of Conservation for the endangered Hen Harrier during nesting season as well as important blanket bog habitat. 'With the current conditions set to last into the weekend and beyond I plead with everyone to heed the elevated hazard warning issued, remain extra vigilant to fires in our countryside and report to the police or Crimestoppers anyone you know involved in deliberate and malicious fires.' This article was amended at 4pm on May 10 to state two people had been rescued after further clarification from NIFRS.
Sunday World
10-05-2025
- Climate
- Sunday World
Two people rescued from Down house fire with emergency crews stretched with gorse fires issue
Fire service resources have been stretched due to gorse fires from the recent hot, dry weather. Two people were rescued from a house fire in Co Down. The blaze in Downpatrick is believed to have been accidental. It comes as the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service revealed crews are still dealing with the impact of gorse fires. A spokesperson said: 'Firefighters have continued to respond to other incidents across Northern Ireland and attended a well-developed house fire in Downpatrick. Fire crews attended a blaze in Downpatrick. News in 90 seconds - 10th May 2025 "Our regional controls staff provided fire survival guidance to persons trapped in the first floor of the property. "A fire had started in the garage filling the property with smoke. "Crews from Downpatrick, Comber and Ballynahinch arrived on scene and extinguished the fire. "A member of the public acted quickly and managed to get two persons out of the property with a ladder. "The fire is believed to be accidental.' Fire service resources have been stretched due to blazes in the countryside in recent weeks. Hot, dry weather has seen gorse fires spread across Northern Ireland. A blaze near Clogher in Co Tyrone is continuing to burn. NIFRS added: 'Two appliances remain at Ballagh Road in Clogher following the extensive wildfires in the area. The temperature reduced overnight which has helped the situation. Crews will continue to review the area over the next few days. 'We are asking the public to remain vigilant to fires in the countryside, as the dry weather continues. 'If they see fire please dial 999 to ensure NIFRS are aware of the fire.' Officials said the Clogher wildfire has damaged about a third of Slieve Beagh. Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir said: 'The current fire near Clogher is another stark reminder on how quickly they can spread, creating significant risk to life and property while causing extensive environmental damage. 'The fire in counties Tyrone and Monaghan has torn through approximately a third of a precious protected site which includes a Special Area of Conservation for the endangered Hen Harrier during nesting season as well as important blanket bog habitat. 'With the current conditions set to last into the weekend and beyond I plead with everyone to heed the elevated hazard warning issued, remain extra vigilant to fires in our countryside and report to the police or Crimestoppers anyone you know involved in deliberate and malicious fires.'
Belfast Telegraph
10-05-2025
- Climate
- Belfast Telegraph
Man rescued from NI house fire as ongoing gorse blazes stretch emergency crews
A man has been rescued from a house fire in Co Down. The blaze in Downpatrick is believed to have been accidental. It comes as the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service revealed crews are still dealing with the impact of gorse fires. A spokesperson said: 'Firefighters have continued to respond to other incidents across Northern Ireland and attended a well-developed house fire in Downpatrick. 'Our regional controls staff provided fire survival guidance to a man trapped in the first floor of the property. 'A fire had started in the garage filling the property with smoke. 'Crews from Downpatrick, Comber and Ballynahinch arrived on scene and extinguished the fire. 'A member of the public acted quickly and managed to get the man out of the property with a ladder. The fire is believed to be accidental.' Fire service resources have been stretched due to blazes in the countryside in recent weeks. Hot, dry weather has seen gorse fires spread across Northern Ireland. A blaze near Clogher in Co Tyrone is continuing to burn. NIFRS added: 'Two appliances remain at Ballagh Road in Clogher following the extensive wildfires in the area. The temperature reduced overnight which has helped the situation. Crews will continue to review the area over the next few days. 'We are asking the public to remain vigilant to fires in the countryside, as the dry weather continues. 'If they see fire please dial 999 to ensure NIFRS are aware of the fire.' Officials said the Clogher wildfire has damaged about a third of Slieve Beagh. Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir said: 'The current fire near Clogher is another stark reminder on how quickly they can spread, creating significant risk to life and property while causing extensive environmental damage. 'The fire in counties Tyrone and Monaghan has torn through approximately a third of a precious protected site which includes a Special Area of Conservation for the endangered Hen Harrier during nesting season as well as important blanket bog habitat. 'With the current conditions set to last into the weekend and beyond I plead with everyone to heed the elevated hazard warning issued, remain extra vigilant to fires in our countryside and report to the police or Crimestoppers anyone you know involved in deliberate and malicious fires.'
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Yahoo
Man dies following County Down house fire
A man in his 60s has died following a blaze at a house in County Down. Emergency services were called to reports of a fire in the Greenan Road area close to Poyntzpass shortly before 04:30 GMT on Wednesday morning. A Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) spokesperson said "the cause of the fire is believed to have been accidental." Meanwhile, police said enquires are ongoing but at this stage the death is not believed to be suspicious. Firefighters left the scene shortly after 06:00 GMT.
BBC News
26-02-2025
- BBC News
County Down: Man aged in his 60's dies in house fire
A man in his 60s has died following a blaze at a house in County services were called to reports of a fire in the Greenan Road area close to Poyntzpass shortly before 04:30 GMT on Wednesday morning.A Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) spokesperson said "the cause of the fire is believed to have been accidental." Meanwhile, police said enquires are ongoing but at this stage the death is not believed to be suspicious. Firefighters left the scene shortly after 06:00 GMT.
