Minister Warns of Wildfire Risks Amid Climate Change

0:00On April 20th, agriculture minister Andrew Muir is sounding the alarm on wildfire risks across Northern Ireland's countryside as temperatures climb. He's pushing folks to stay cautious, especially with dry conditions brewing and linking it straight to shifting weather patterns from climate change. Last April's dry spell saw the Northern Ireland fire and rescue service handle nearly 300 wildfire calls, including a massive blaze in the. Born mountains that forced evacuations from homes in county down. During storm on question time, lawmakers highlighted how these fires hit the morns almost yearly, devastating landscapes and raising safety fears. One MLA flagged issues with emergency calls getting bogged down in technical questions, slowing response times. Muir outlined his department's action plan, teaming up with landowners and communities to cut fire risks and impacts. He's also reviewing laws for tougher enforcement on arsonists and urging reports to police for deliberate starts. Tying it all together, this push comes amid broader climate talks, with plans like Northern

1:02Ireland's first adaptation strategy aiming to tackle. Hotter, drier spells head on while pushing clean energy over fossil fuel dependency. That's the story for today. Europe News Today, Driven by AI