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Irish Independent
14-06-2025
- Irish Independent
‘Absolutely absurd' – Anger as another 5G mast set ablaze in west Belfast
The latest incident – the third in a week – happened in the Poleglass area. Images show the mast ablaze. We need your consent to load this Social Media content. We use a number of different Social Media outlets to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey called for an end to attacks on 5G masts in the community. 'This continued campaign is irrational and absolutely absurd,' he said. 'These attacks are self-destructive, self-defeating, and amount to an attack on the entire community. 'They are causing serious disruption, endangering lives, and this futile behaviour must stop immediately. "I will continue to speak with police to ensure they are doing all they can to identify those responsible and hold them to account.' The PSNI said officers received a report of a fire in the Kestrel Grange area of Dunmurry. Sergeant Brown said: "Officers attended, alongside colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service, following a report that a 5G mast was alight shortly before 9.40pm. "This is just one of a number of 5G masts that have been set on fire recently and I cannot emphasise enough the dangers of lighting fire to electrical equipment. "This is extremely reckless, and those responsible are putting themselves and members of the public at serious risk. "On top of that risk, there is a significant financial impact to the mast-owners as they work to correct the damage, as well as the impact on the local community in terms of mobile phone service. 'We continue to engage with local representatives and the mast-owners around the issue. 'We are treating this as arson, and would ask that anyone with information contact us on 101 quoting reference 1637 of 13/6/25."
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.
