Mourne Mountains Wildfires: Stay Away, Report Fires

0:00On April 29, firefighters in Northern Ireland are battling fierce wildfires in the Morn Mountains right now, urging everyone to steer clear of. Spots like Sandbank Road in Hilltown and Chimney Rock Mountain near Newcastle. These blazes have been burning for days, with the one at Chimney Rock flaring up on Tuesday and pushing towards sleeve Donard. Crews are working non-stop to contain the spread, especially since changing winds and dry conditions are making things worse. Officials say the tough terrain around Chimney Rock is slowing them down, but they're holding the line to protect the wider Morns area. Police and fire services are stressing how crucial it is to stay away. Being there just risks lives, blocks emergency access, and pulls resources from. Other spots. SGT Kenny Gracie put it bluntly, visitors can make things dangerous for everyone involved. On top of these, smaller gorse fires are popping up across Northern Ireland, and there's talk of arson with no real deterrence like patrols in these vast areas. Environment Minister Andrew Murrow says investigations are underway, and prison time is on the table for starters, but they need public tips to nail it.

1:08A fresh wildfire action plan from the government lays out steps to build resilience and cut future risks, so while crews grind it out, let's all play. Our part by dowsing smokes properly and reporting any flames to 999.