Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service

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Spate of 5G mast attacks impacting hospital communications, PSNI say

Spate of 5G mast attacks impacting hospital communications, PSNI say

Fri, 15 Aug, 2025

A fire was set at a mobile phone mast in Poleglass in the latest attack.
Arson attacks on Belfast 5G phone masts ‘extremely reckless’, say police

Arson attacks on Belfast 5G phone masts ‘extremely reckless’, say police

Thu, 14 Aug, 2025

In the latest incident a fire was started at the 5G mast in the Annadale Embankment area of south Belfast on Wednesday evening.
Three people escape injury after petrol bomb attack at house

Three people escape injury after petrol bomb attack at house

Mon, 30 Jun, 2025

The incident occurred in Coleraine in the early hours of Monday morning.
Firefighters tackle wildfire near Glenshane Pass

Firefighters tackle wildfire near Glenshane Pass

Sat, 12 Apr, 2025

There have been around 350 wildfires across Northern Ireland in just over a week.
Vigilance urged following significant wildfires in Armagh and Derry

Vigilance urged following significant wildfires in Armagh and Derry

Fri, 11 Apr, 2025

Firefighters attended 53 wildfire incidents in Northern Ireland on Thursday.
Firefighters tackle blaze in Ballygawley as wildfires continue to break out

Firefighters tackle blaze in Ballygawley as wildfires continue to break out

Wed, 09 Apr, 2025

The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service said it mobilised to 41 calls involving wildfires on Tuesday.
75 firefighters involved in quelling wildfire in Mournes but blazes continue

75 firefighters involved in quelling wildfire in Mournes but blazes continue

Tue, 08 Apr, 2025

Police have said they are using air support to survey the area for potential suspects and further wildfires.
More than 50 firefighters battle blaze in the Mourne Mountains

More than 50 firefighters battle blaze in the Mourne Mountains

Tue, 08 Apr, 2025

A firefighting operation is expected to remain in place across Tuesday in the Bloody Bridge area.
People starting Northern Ireland wildfires 'risk being charged with manslaughter'

People starting Northern Ireland wildfires 'risk being charged with manslaughter'

Mon, 07 Apr, 2025

The environment minister visited the Mourne Mountains in Co Down on Monday evening to view the extent of damage caused by recent fires.
Firefighters tackle almost 150 wildfires across three days in Northern Ireland

Firefighters tackle almost 150 wildfires across three days in Northern Ireland

Mon, 07 Apr, 2025

The most significant blaze took hold in the Hilltown area of Co Down on Saturday.
Caravan burnt out in Co Down arson attack

Caravan burnt out in Co Down arson attack

Mon, 31 Mar, 2025

The PSNI has appealed for information about the incident in Ballynahinch.
Fire at Belfast commercial premises was started deliberately, police say

Fire at Belfast commercial premises was started deliberately, police say

Sun, 16 Mar, 2025

A PSNI spokesperson said extensive damage had been caused to the building on Limestone Road.
60 firefighters deal with blaze at commercial premises in Belfast

60 firefighters deal with blaze at commercial premises in Belfast

Sat, 15 Mar, 2025

The blaze occurred on the Limestone Road in the north of the city.
Large quantity of vital equipment stolen from fire station

Large quantity of vital equipment stolen from fire station

Tue, 11 Mar, 2025

Police are investigating the break-in at Crumlin Fire Station, which was discovered on Tuesday morning.
Firefighter says he has never witnessed anything like Omagh bomb in 30 years

Firefighter says he has never witnessed anything like Omagh bomb in 30 years

Mon, 17 Feb, 2025

A public inquiry is continuing to hear personal statements from witnesses and people affected by the Real IRA bombing in August 1998.
Police officers hailed after rescuing adults and children from burning house in Co Tyrone

Police officers hailed after rescuing adults and children from burning house in Co Tyrone

Tue, 04 Feb, 2025

Two adults remain critically ill in hospital following the incident in Dungannon on Monday night
Man arrested on suspicion of arson after four people rescued from burning house

Man arrested on suspicion of arson after four people rescued from burning house

Tue, 04 Feb, 2025

Four people were led to safety following the incident in the Cunninghams Lane area of Dungannon on Monday evening.
Four ‘led to safety’ by police from house fire in Co Tyrone

Four ‘led to safety’ by police from house fire in Co Tyrone

Tue, 04 Feb, 2025

Several police officers were treated for smoke inhalation following the incident in Dungannon on Monday night.
Police investigate loyalist link to arson attack in Newtownards

Police investigate loyalist link to arson attack in Newtownards

Sun, 17 Nov, 2024

The fire service extinguished the blaze, which had been started deliberately when accelerant had been poured over the door and through the letterbox.
Arson attack on Belfast house racially-motivated, police say

Arson attack on Belfast house racially-motivated, police say

Fri, 11 Oct, 2024

Two young children were inside the house which was targeted
Three cars damaged in arson attack at Larne football stadium

Three cars damaged in arson attack at Larne football stadium

Fri, 27 Sep, 2024

The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday.
One person escapes injury in Ballymena arson attack

One person escapes injury in Ballymena arson attack

Sun, 15 Sep, 2024

Detectives have appealed for information about the incident.
Supermarket reduced to ‘ashes’ amid Belfast disorder, says manager

Supermarket reduced to ‘ashes’ amid Belfast disorder, says manager

Sun, 04 Aug, 2024

Bashir said Muslim businesses had been deliberately targeted on Saturday night and he criticised the police response.
Three men charged after disturbance that saw firefighter injured by firework

Three men charged after disturbance that saw firefighter injured by firework

Sat, 06 Jan, 2024

The incident occurred at the Craigavon Bridge in Derry on Friday.

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