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Daily Mail
13-07-2025
- Climate
- Daily Mail
Huge wildfire rages in the New Forest: Ferocious flames tower over fire engines battling to put out blaze
A huge wildfire ripped through a historic British national park, with flames towering over the fire engines valiantly trying to put them out. The blaze broke out in Beaulieu, part of the picturesque New Forest in Hampshire, on Saturday evening. The dramatic fire caused thick black smoke to pour into the sky, throwing up soot and debris. A video shows the dramatic scale of the gorse fire with bright orange flames visible from miles away on July 12. It took firefighters two hours to dampen down the fire, which covered a patch of gorse measuring around 60 metres by 40 metres. The fire took place close to the Royal Oak pub and one of their staff was the first to call it in at around 9.30pm last night. Assistant manager James Winters described the scene as 'quite a blaze'. He said: 'There was black smoke and I thought maybe a car had been burnt out and it had caught stuff around it. 'It was one of our guys that called the fire brigade as he was leaving at about 9.30pm. He was just driving out to go home when he saw it. 'I think they got hold of it quite quickly and it was out before midnight, about 11.20pm. They did a really good job.' A spokesperson for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) said a specialist vehicle was used to help tackle the blaze. They said: 'On-call firefighters tackled a large gorse bush fire on Exbury Road in Beaulieu last night. 'Crews from Hardley and Beaulieu were alerted shortly before 10pm and were supported by specialist water carrier vehicle from Eastleigh. 'Hose reels and jets were used to extinguish the blaze which affected a 60m by 40m area of gorse. 'Firefighters dampened down the scene and arranged a reinspection in the morning before handing the incident over to Forestry England teams. 'HIWFRS returned to station at around midnight.' The UK has seen a large number of wildfires over the past week as the country has been engulfed by the third heatwave this year with temperatures soaring above 30C.
BreakingNews.ie
10-07-2025
- Climate
- BreakingNews.ie
Investigation into cause of gorse fire which resulted in homes evacuated in Waterford city
An investigation is underway by gardaí and fire services into the cause of an extensive gorse fire on the edge of Waterford City resulting in a number of homes having to be evacuated. Waterford Fire Service tackled the extensive fire in the Williamstown area close to the Deerpark estate on the Outer Ring Road at around 3.30pm on Wednesday. Advertisement Several houses were engulfed in smoke and were evacuated as firefighters attempted to bring the blaze under control. Flames of more than 20ft in height could be seen and came very close to at least 10 semi-detached homes. Fire units spent several hours at the scene and late last night continued to dampen down the area. There were traffic delays in the area as a result of the fire. In a statement garda said they and emergency services attended the scene of a fire at an outdoor location in the Williamstown area in Waterford. Advertisement Ambulance units from nearby University Hospital Waterford (UHW) also attended the scene. No injuries were reported. It is not yet clear what caused the fire to break out and if a previous fire along the same site two weeks ago are linked. A spokesperson for Waterford City and County Council confirmed that units of Waterford Fire Service responded to a gorse fire on rough ground in the Williamstown area on Wednesday evening. Crews from Waterford City, Tramore and Dunmore East attended the scene and immediately set about protecting surrounding property before extinguishing the fire. 'In consultation with An Garda Siochana a local road was closed for a period of time. The incident occurred in challenging conditions but was successfully managed thanks to the response and coordinated efforts of our fire personnel,' the spokesperson continued. The council reminded the public of the serious risk during hot weather posed by discarded smoking material, glass bottles or other items that could ignite dry vegetation, and to avoid lighting fires or barbecues in areas of open ground. 'Public vigilance plays a vital role in preventing wildfires and protecting our communities,' the council noted.
BreakingNews.ie
19-05-2025
- Climate
- BreakingNews.ie
Extensive Gorey gorse fire brought under control
A major gorse fire which broke out in Co Wexford on Sunday afternoon has been brought under control almost 24 hours after it first started. The blaze broke out on Tara Hill in Gorey at around 3.45pm, with seven units from Wexford and Wicklow Fire Services battling the blaze overnight along with gardaí, local farmers and Coillte officials in a bid bring it under control. Advertisement Wexford County Council fire service also ensured that several water tankers were available. Water has also been drawn from the river Ahare. The blaze initially seemed under control but intensified overnight due to nearby sea breezes. Dry weather conditions are making it easier for the fire to spread. Malcolm Byrne, North Wexford TD said the blaze is 'deeply worrying'. Advertisement A helicopter flew over the extensive scene at 12.40pm on Monday and dispersed water helping to reducing the fire keeping flames away from properties in the vicinity. The multi-agency operation is continuing but is now a dampening down operation and fire units remain at the scene. The Council continues to monitor air quality and are advising residents and businesses to keep doors and windows closed as a precaution. A drone is also being used to watch over any threat of another fire igniting. There is already a significant impact to wildlife and the environment in the area. As a result of no significant rainfall in the past month, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is warning that there is a high fire risk or status orange alert. The orange warning has been in effect since 3pm last Friday and will last until midday on Tuesday. According to the Department, current weather patterns indicate a high fire risk 'in all areas' where hazardous fuels such as dead grasses and shrub fuels such as heather and gorse exist.
BreakingNews.ie
19-05-2025
- Climate
- BreakingNews.ie
Major gorse fire continuing to burn in Co Wexford
A major gorse fire which broke out in Co Wexford continues to burn on Monday morning. The blaze broke out on Tara Hill in Gorey at around 2pm on Sunday. Advertisement Seven units from Wexford and Wicklow Fire Services have been battling the blaze overnight along with gardaí and local farmers to bring it under control. Wexford County Council's fire service has also ensured that several water tankers. Water has also been drawn from the river Ahare. The blaze initially seemed under control, but it intensified overnight due to nearby sea breezes. Dry weather conditions are making it easier for the fire to spread. Malcolm Byrne, North Wexford TD said the blaze is 'deeply worrying'. An assessment is expected to be made on Monday on whether helicopter assistance is needed. There is already a significant impact to wildlife and the environment in the area. As a result of no significant rainfall in the past month, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is warning that there is a high fire risk or status orange alert. The orange warning has been in effect since 3 pm last Friday and will last until midday on Tuesday. According to the Department, current weather patterns indicate a high fire risk 'in all areas' where hazardous fuels such as dead grasses and shrub fuels such as heather and gorse exist.
BBC News
07-05-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Clogher: Firefighters at scene of large gorse fire
Firefighters at scene of large gorse fire near Clogher Five fire appliances have been trying to suppress a fire in County Tyrone Firefighters are at the scene of a large gorse fire near Clogher in County Tyrone. The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) said they received a report of a fire near the Ashfield Road at about 12:51 BST on Wednesday. About 25 firefighters, five appliances and one command support unit are attempting to suppress the blaze, but a spokesperson said there was no risk to life or property. The NIFRS have advised those who live nearby to keep windows and doors closed due to the smoke.
