The Latest Breaking News on Wildfires

One fire on the Rhigos Mountain has spread to an area the size of almost 300 football fields.

Current standards do not take into account particulates given off by blazes such as seen lately in Canada that affected the east coast

The fire at Prestwick Carr Nature Reserve has been burning for more than 24 hours

It was declared a major incident on Wednesday night

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The fire is the third major blaze to take hold in the region in recent weeks.

The NIFRS are in attendance at incidents in Co Tyrone and Co Antrim

Firefighters were called to the wildfire at Prestwick Carr at around 1.20pm on Wednesday afternoon

Images and videos shared on social media show the fire taking hold among the dunes on the Donmouth Nature Reserve, which is known for its waterfowl and seals.

A recent fire at a scrap metal yard in Auckland has put the spotlight on increasing hazards in the industry.