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BBC News
15-05-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Wildfire warnings for NI as high temperatures continue
New warnings for wildfires have been issued as high temperatures are set to is a yellow warning for wildfires from the National Hazards Partnership in place from Thursday across Northern Ireland, meaning there is a likelihood of manageable warning is set to be elevated to amber on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, meaning an increased risk of difficult-to-control Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service has appealed for people to follow advice to keep Northern Ireland safe from wildfires. This includes no BBQs or campfires in the countryside and to not drop cigarettes or matches. A prolonged spell of dry, sunny, and warm weather is set to last into next climbed into the low 20s on Tuesday in the west, well above the May average of high pressure dominating, this trend is set to continue for the rest of this week, and over the coming days will seen plenty of sunshine with temperatures climbing close to the mid-20s inland and towards the areas will typically be cooler with thermometers reaching the mid-to high weekend will offer more of the same with temperatures of about 23-24C in the west, and around 18C along the ahead, the settled weather is set to persist into early next week although there is some uncertainty later in the week as high pressure begins to shift. The RNLI has warned of the dangers of entering the water during spells of good Byrne, RNLI water safety lead, urged the public to be aware of the dangers, know their limits and not to take risks. "Go with others and look out for each other. Make sure your phone is charged so you can call for help if you come across anyone who needs it," she said. Swimmers have also been warned of the dangers of being tempted to swim in quarry in quarries can be extremely cold, deep and contain hidden hazards such as abandoned machinery and ledges. Hosepipe ban In the Republic of Ireland, where similar conditions are persisting, several areas are under hosepipe ban include Mildford in Donegal, Mulligan in Westmeath, and Kells-Oldcastle in County Meath. Uisce Éireann (Irish Water) has urged communities across Donegal to make every effort to conserve and reduce water usage. Meanwhile residents on County Galway's Inis Óirr are facing night time restrictions in order to protect the island's water supply.
BBC News
11-05-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Cumbria 'extreme wildfire risk' warning issued by fire service
An "extreme wildfire risk" warning has been issued covering an entire county as temperatures a Met Office alert, Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service said grass and other vegetation were extremely dry and urged anyone who spotted a fire to call 999. The service said it was putting up notices in car parks, on footpaths and on fence posts throughout the county warning people not light open fires or said crews had already dealt with a number of blazes and urged people to alert them of "anything or anyone near the fire in immediate danger". A spokesman for the service said: "If you spot a wildfire, get to a safe place and call 999, telling us as much as you can about the location - What3Words is very helpful."Also the direction of the fire and what is burning."When the wildfire risk has reduced the warning notices will be taken down."He added that, with dry conditions forecast, it was important to be wary and protect the "beautiful Cumbrian landscape". Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
CTV News
10-05-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
BC Wildfire Service dealing with 11 ‘overwintering wildfires' near Fort Nelson
An extreme fire warning sign is shown along Highway 97 toward Fort Nelson, B.C., outside the Charlie Lake Fire Hall near Fort St. John, Monday, May 13, 2024. (Jesse Boily / The Canadian Press)
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
'Extreme risk' wildfire warning extended across Scotland
An extreme risk warning for wildfires has been extended across mainland Scotland. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said dry, warm weather was increasing the chance of fires breaking out. It is asking people to be very careful with naked flames in the countryside. Meanwhile, the latest Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) report shows that a lack of rain is causing water levels to fall in many rivers across the country. 'Wildfire sent years of work up in flames' Scotland has hottest day so far as wildfires continue Water scarcity is sweeping across Dumfries and Galloway and the Scottish Borders, up through the Firth of Forth and Firth of Tay and reaching all parts of Aberdeenshire. Sepa said rivers around the Black Isle and Thurso were also affected. The wildfire warning runs until Monday. People are being asked to think of the consequences that fires sparked by cigarettes or barbeques can have on wildlife, agriculture and rural communities. Last month a number of wildfires raged across the country and on Arran a fire destroyed 27,000 trees and killed hundreds of reptiles on Glen Rosa.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
'Extreme risk' wildfire warning extended across Scotland
An extreme risk warning for wildfires has been extended across mainland Scotland. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said dry, warm weather was increasing the chance of fires breaking out. It is asking people to be very careful with naked flames in the countryside. Meanwhile, the latest Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) report shows that a lack of rain is causing water levels to fall in many rivers across the country. 'Wildfire sent years of work up in flames' Scotland has hottest day so far as wildfires continue Water scarcity is sweeping across Dumfries and Galloway and the Scottish Borders, up through the Firth of Forth and Firth of Tay and reaching all parts of Aberdeenshire. Sepa said rivers around the Black Isle and Thurso were also affected. The wildfire warning runs until Monday. People are being asked to think of the consequences that fires sparked by cigarettes or barbeques can have on wildlife, agriculture and rural communities. Last month a number of wildfires raged across the country and on Arran a fire destroyed 27,000 trees and killed hundreds of reptiles on Glen Rosa.
