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Wildfire warnings issued across the UK as 146 blazes break out in Northern Ireland

Public and landowners urged to be vigilant as dry weather sparks major incidents

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 3 min read
Firefighters have been dealing with blazes across the UK countryside
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Firefighters have been dealing with blazes across the UK countryside

Warnings are being issued across the UK after a spate of wildfires tore through rural landscapes following weeks of dry weather. In Northern Ireland the Fire and Rescue Service said it has dealt with...

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