Ulster Incident Page 5 (Fires & Rescues)
Counties
Republic of Ireland: Cavan, Donegal and Monaghan.
Northern Ireland: Antrim, Armagh, Derry / Londonderry, Down, Fermanagh and Tyrone
Belfast 31st May 2023
NIFRS were called to a fire in a derelict building at Samuel Street in Belfast City Centre at 0240hrs on Wednesday 31st May 2023. Six Fire Appliances from Central, Whitla, Springfield and Cadogan, two Aerial Appliances from Springfield and Knock along with a Command Support from Lisburn, 40 Firefighters & 8 Officers attended the scene. Local residents were requested to keep windows closed. The incident went on throughout the early morning and was brought under control just before 17:00hrs. ~NIFRS Official FB
County Monaghan 25th May 2023
Monaghan fire service attended a fire in the centre of Monaghan town on Thursday 25th May. Crews from Ballybay and Monaghan were in attendance. Firefighters in BA and using thermal image cameras extinguished the fire. All persons safely evacuated from neighbouring buildings. ~@monaghan_fire Twitter
County Derry / Londonderry 17th April 2023
Photos used with permission of NI Emergency Response Vids FB
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service seen at the scene of a Gorse fire just off the Glenshane Road, Dungiven, County Derry / Londonderry on Wednesday 17th May. 5 Fire Appliances, 2 Officers and a Command and Support Unit attended the scene. ~@NI Emergency Response Vids FB
County Derry / Londonderry 10th April 2023
NIFRS fire crews seen dealing with a derelict building fire just off the Glenshane Road in County Derry / Londonderry on Monday 10th April.
County Derry / Londonderry 5th April 2023
In the early hours of Wednesday 5th April NIFRS dealt with a derelict building fire in the Grandsa grounds in Derry / Londonderry. 4 pumps, 1 Turntable Ladder, Command Support Unit, a Water Carrier and several officers attended the scene. ~@NiResponsevids Twitter
County Tyrone 29th March 2023
A specialist team of firefighters from White Watch Crescent Link Fire Station responded to an animal rescue incident on the banks of The River Strule in Newtownstewart Wednesday afternoon 29th March. Working in conjunction with On-Call colleagues from Newtownstewart to effect a rescue of a dog which had become trapped on a ledge. Crews deployed a rescue sled to effect a successful rescue of Josy a 2 year old black lab who was returned unharmed to his delighted owner. ~NIFRS West FB
County Derry / Londonderry 17th March 2023
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service seen in attendance at a car fire in Derry / Londonderry on Friday 17th March.
County Monaghan 16th March 2023
Carrickmacross fire brigade initiating emergency traffic management on the N2 following attendance at a car fire on Thursday 16th March. ~@Monaghan_Fire Twitter
County Derry / Londonderry 4th February 2023
NIFRS attended a wildfire at Magilligan Point in Limavady, County Derry / Londonderry on saturday afternoon 4th February. The quick actions of a crew from Limavady prevented a wider area from being destroyed. ~Aerial Vision NI / @aerialvisionni Twitter
County Antrim 3rd February 2023
Scene of a fire at Eglantine Timber, Glenville Road, Whiteabbey in County Antrim on Friday 3rd February. Fire was located in a large storage shed. 3 Pumps, 1 Rescue Pump for Sachs Dolmar. Initial crews from Glengormley prevented the fire from spreading despite difficulties with access and water supply. ~On Scene N.I. Fire & Rescue Photography
County Armagh 2nd February 2023
Photo Used With Permission of @NiResponsevids Twitter
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service seen in attendance at a fire on Union Street, Lurgan on Thursday 2nd February. 4 x Fire Appliances, 1 x Turntable Ladder, a Command Support Unit and an officer attending the scene. It's believed it was a derelict building. ~@NiResponsevids Twitter
County Derry / Londonderry 18th February 2023
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NIFRS dealt with a fire in the early hours of Saturday morning 18th February in Killyvally Park Garvagh, County Derry / Londonderry. A number of Appliances from Kilrea, Maghera, Dungiven, Coleraine, TL Appliance from Northland Road and Command and Support Unit from Lisburn attended the incident. ~NI Emergency Response Videos
County Monaghan 15th February 2023
On Wednesday 15th February Monaghan fire brigade attended a domestic house fire. All persons safely evacuated and fire extinguished. ~@monaghan_fire Twitter
County Derry / Londonderry 7th February 2022
Scene of a suspected gas leak in the Cornshell area of Derry / Londonderry on Tuesday 7th February attended to by Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service.
County Donegal 5th February 2023
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) along with Donegal Fire Service attended a farm shed fire with vehicles inside in the early hours of Sunday 5th February in Carrigans, County Donegal. 5 Pumps, 1 Turntable, 1 Water Carrier, 1 Command Support Unit, 4 Officers from NIFRS along with Letterkenny Fire Station attended the incident. ~@NiResponsevids Twitter
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County Fermanagh 17th January 2023
5 Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service Fire Appliances, 3 Specialist Appliances, over 40 Firefighters, the British Red Cross Fire and Emergency Support Service (FESS) Team seen in attendance at a building fire at a commercial premises on Largy Road, Enniskillen on Tuesday January 17th. NIFRS had first attended the incident at 4.10am. ~NIFRS FB
County Derry / Londonderry 29th December 2022
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service Fire Crews seen in attendance at a pub fire on Waterloo Street in Derry / Londonderry in the early hours of Thursday 29th December ~@NiResponsevids Twitter
County Tyrone 27th December 2022
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service Firefighters and Specialist Animal Rescue Firefighters seen in attendance at an Animal rescue in Omagh, County Tyrone on Tuesday 27th December. ~@NiResponsevids Twitter
County Fermanagh 27th December 2022
Large turn out of Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service seen attending incident in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh on Tuesday 2th December. Four cows were trapped in a slurry tank on a farm in the area. Firefighters and Specialist Animal Rescue Firefighters attended the scene along with British Red Cross who attended to offer support to NIFRS personnel. ~@@NiResponsevids Twitter
County Derry / Lodonderry 30th October 2022
NIFRS seen dealing with a blaze on Aghagaskin Road, Magherafelt. Crews from Maghera, Magherafelt, Dungiven are providing water for a turntable ladder from Springfield to extinguish the fire. ~NIFRS North FB
County Derry / Londonderry 26th October 2022
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Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service seen attending the BT building in Derry / Londonderry on Wednesday 26th October. 6 Fire Appliances, 3 Officer Cars, 1 Turntable & 1 Command Support Unit attended then scene trying to establish a smell of smoke inside the building. Appliances from Northland Road, Crescent link & Strabane in attendance. ~NI Emergency Response Vids FB
County Derry / Londonderry 23rd October 2022
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service fire and specialist crews along with Police officers and volunteer search crews conducted a search in the Drumahoe Road area of Derry / Londonderry for a reported paraglider in potential difficulty on Sunday 23rd October. Searched were conducted on the water and on land. Nothing was found and crews later stood down.
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County Antrim 18th October 2022
Fire crews from Larne, Whitehead, Carrickfergus, Ballyclare and a turntable ladder from Belfast seen tackling a major fire in the Station Road area of Larne on Tuesday 18th October. Crews fought the fire with firefighting jets, breathing apparatus and the turntable ladder. ~NIFRS North FB
Belfast 2nd October 2022
NIFRS Firefighters seen at the scene of a building on fire at the Cathedral Buildings in Belfast which was reported on Sunday night 2nd October. 8 Fire Appliances, a Command Support Unit, two Aerial Appliances, 56 firefighters and 5 Officers attended the scene. ~@NIFRSOfficial Twitter
County Antrim 2nd October 2022
NIFRS seen attending a domestic fire on Bay Road, Carnlough, County Antrim on Sunday 2nd October. The road was closed for a time whilst fire crews dealt with the incident. ~NI Response Vids FB
County Monaghan 23rd September 2022
2 units from Carrickmacross fire station seen attending a hazard materials incident in the Donaghmoyne area of Carrickmacross friday morning 23rd September. The road was closed off so fire service & local authority personnel could deal with the incident safely. ~Monaghan Fire & Rescue FB
County Monaghan 22nd September 2022
Monaghan fire brigade attended a vehicle fire Thursday night 22nd September in Scotstown area of County Monaghan. Firefighters in BA extinguished fire using CAFs. ~@monaghan_fire Twitter
County Monaghan 12th September 2022
Monaghan fire brigade attended a two car RTC Monday morning 12th September on the N12 heading northbound. Firefighters assisted National Ambulance Service and 1 person was removed from the scene for treatment. Firefighters in BA extinguished the vehicle fire. ~@monaghan_fire Twitter
County Monaghan 20th August 2022
Crews from Ballybay and Castleblayney seen in attendance at a fire in a derelict building on Saturday 20th August. Firefighters used breathing apparatus, CAFs and thermal image cameras to extinguish the fire. ~@monaghan_fire Twitter
County Antrim 8th August 2022
NIFRS Firefighters seen attending a fire at the Dunluce Centre, in Portrush County Antrim on Monday 8th August. Approx 40 firefighters, six fire engines and a Turntable Ladder attended along with the PSNI. ~@Causewaycoastcommunity Twitter
County Armagh 6th August 2022
NIFRS attending the scene of a fire at Capper Trading Ltd in Portadown, County Armagh on Saturday 6th August.
County Derry / Londonderry 10th July 2022
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) attended this incident in the aerly hours of Sunday 10th july in the Skeoge Industrial estate, County Derry / Londonderry. Five work vans were destroyed by fire in the incident.
County Down 7th July 2022
Scene of a barnyard Fire in Ballyhornan, County Down involving welding tanks on Thursday 7th July, Six pumps attended the incident with a water tanker and officers also attending. ~@ConorK_Photo Twitter
County Derry / Londonderry 21st June 2022
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) confirmed they attended a well developed fire which was reported at around 8.20pm on Tuesday 21st June. They said three appliances including an aerial device were called to the scene. Crews from Crescent Link and Northland Road Fire Stations were deployed to tackle the blaze, which spread across four derelict three-storey terrace houses. Firefighters used three jets to extinguish the flames and the incident was dealt with by 00.23am on Wednesday 22 morning.
This was the second incident in as many night at the site. Fire Crews had attended the site the previous night following a fire also.
County Derry / Londonderry 20th June 2022
Scene of a fire in homes under construction on Cuthbert Street in County Derery / Londonderry on Monday 20th June attended to by Northland Road Fire Station.
County Derry / Londonderry 18th June 2022
The Richmond Centre in County Derry / Londonderry was evacuated on Saturday 18th June shortly before 3pm following reports of a fire in a retail store in the centre. 4 NIFRS fire appliances, 2 specialist appliances and 2 officer cars attended the scene. New Market Street was closed whilst NIFRS dealt with the incident. ~Derry Footage FB
County Down 17th June 2022
Banbridge Fire Station seen attending a 'make pumps 4' fire at the Hallsmill Road on Friday 17th June.
Belfast 2nd June 2022
Emergency services seen at the scene of an incident in Belfast City Centre Thursday night 2nd June. Reports of a male on the roof of a building. A police helicopter and dog unit were deployed. The male has been taken to safety by emergency services at the scene. ~Kevin Scott
Belfast 27th April 2022
Photos used with permission of NI Emergency Response Videos FB
Scene of a Gorse Fire in the Cave Hill area of Belfast on Wednesday 27th April attended to by two Appliances from NIFRS.
County Derry / Londonderry 10th April 2022
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service attended a domestic fire in the Creggan area of Derry / Londonderry on Sunday 10th April. Fire was soon brought under control.
Belfast 29th March 2022
NIFRS attended the scene of a commercial fire at Church Lane in Belfast on Tuesday 29th March. At the height of the incident there were 8 Fire Appliances, 1 Aerial Appliance, 1 Specialist Rescue Team, 1 Command Support Unit and 5 Officers with approximately 60 personnel involved. ~NIFRS.Org
County Mongahan 28th March 2022
Ballybay and Castleblayney Fire Crews along with some specialist appliance were mobilised to a hazardous materials incident at an industrial site in County Monaghan n Monday 28th March. The incident involved an ammonia gas leak. ~Monaghan Fire Service FB
Belfast 24th March 2022
On Thursday 24th March Nprthern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service attended the scene of a collapsed building on the Antrim Road in Belfast. 1 Fire Appliance each from Central Fire Station and Westland Fire Station, along with an Aerial Appliance and the Specialist Rescue Team attended the incident. ~NIFRS.Org
County Antrim 12th March 2022
NIFRS fire crews seen attending a derelict building fire on Cullybacky Road, Ballymena on Saturday night 12th March.
County Cavan 17th February 2022
Ballyconnell Fire Station attending trees down on telephone lines in County Cavan on Friday 18th February during Storm Eunice. ~Ballyconnell Fire Station CN17
County Antrim 26th January 2022
Scene of a the multi-agency response to a tug boat engine room fire at Glenarm Marina in County Antrim late Wednesday afternoon 26th January. ~NIFRSNorth FB
County Monaghan 14th January 2022
Monaghan fire brigade attended a structural shed fire in the early hours of Friday 14th January. Two Pumps and Water Tanker were in attendance. ~Monaghan Fire & Rescue FB
Belfast 14th January 2022
NIFRS were called to a fire in a non-residential property at 4.04am on Friday 14th January. 8 Fire Appliances attended the incident & Firefighters used 4 jets & an Aerial Appliance to extinguish the fire. The fire was dealt with by 8.44am & the cause of the fire is believed to be accidental ignition. ~NIFRSOfficial Twitter
County Down 14th January 2022
NIFRS were called to a fire in a non-residential property at 4.04am on Friday 14th January. 8 Fire Appliances attended the incident & Firefighters used 4 jets & an Aerial Appliance to extinguish the fire. The fire was dealt with by 8.44am & the cause of the fire is believed to be accidental ignition. ~NIFRSOfficial Twitter
Belfast 28th December 2021
A major fire broke out at a scrap yard in Belfast docks on Tuesday 28th December. A total of 9 pumping appliances, 4 special appliances, 2 tugs from Belfast Harbour and a total of 54 personnel were mobilisd to bring the well developed fire at Clearway recycling plant on East Twin Road under control. ~NIFRSEast Facebook Page
County Cavan 8th December 2021
Cavan Town Fire Brigade seen dealing with a tree which had fallen across power lines on the R199 Cavan to Killeshandra Road Wdnesday morning 8th December during Storm Barra. ~Cavan County Fire Service
County Cavan 8th December 2021
Ballyconnell Fire Station seen attending a large tree down at Gubrawolly Swanlinbar following Storm Barra on Wednesday 8th December. ~Ballyconnell Fire Station FB
County Cavan 8th December 2021
Ballyconnell Fire Station, County Cavan seen attending multiple trees down in the area overnight (Wednesday 8th December) following high winds from Storm Barra. ~Ballyconnell Fire Station FB
County Cavan 7th December 2021
Belturbet Fire Station seen dealing with a tree down at Sugarloaf, Belturbet, County Cavan during Storm Barra on Tuesday 7th December. ~Belturbet Fire Station FB
County Cavan 3rd November 2021
Fire Crews from Killeshandra and Ballyconnell attended a commercial fire on Main St, Killeshandra Wednesday night 3rd November. Thankfully, all occupants were safely evacuated on arrival. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus (BA) extinguished the fire and prevented spread to adjoining properties. ~Cavan County Fire Service FB
County Antrim 19th October 2021
At 8.35pm Tuesday night 20th October Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) attended a fire in a yard in Rathenraw Industrial Estate, County Antrim. At the height of the incident there were 5 Fire Appliances & an Aerial Appliance in attendance. Firefighters worked hard in challenging conditions to tackle the fire.
They used 7 jets to extinguish the blaze, and also prevented fire spread to adjacent buildings. Unfortunately 18 lorry trailers were destroyed by the fire. The cause of the fire is believed to have been deliberate ignition and the incident was dealt with by 1.33am. ~NIFRS
Belfast 14th October 2021
The scene in the Ross Street area of Divis, west Belfast overnight where NIFRS firefighters battled a blaze at a derelict block of flats. NIFRS dispatched 3 pumps and an aerial appliance to the incident. ~Kevin Scott
County Cavan 4th October 2021
At 05.55hrs on Monday 4th October Belturbet Fire Station was assisted by Cavan Town to a domestic fire in Drumalore Belturbet, County Cavan. On arrival the dwelling well alight and the single occupant was safe and uninjured. Fire crews brought the fire under control but were unable to save the property.. ~@Belturbet Fire Station FB
County Monaghan 24th July 2021
Monaghan Fire and Civil Protection seen in attendance at a wildland fire in Bragan area of County Monaghan on Saturday 24th July. Fire crews from Monaghan, Ballybay and Clones attended the scene. ~@monaghan_fire Twitter
County Antrim 24th July 2021
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service attended this bus fire on the southbound M2 Motorway near Antrim on Saturday 24th July. 4 Appliances attended the scene on the southbound carriageway which was closed between the hospital junction and Rathbeg junction.
County Monaghan 23rd July 2021
Monaghan Fire Crews from Castleblayney and Ballybay stations seen in attendance at a rural fire involving a HGV carrying Hay on Friday 23d July. ~Monaghan Fire & Rescue Service
County Down 10th July 2021
NIFRS Newtownards Station seen attending a bonfire directly across from the Fire Station on Saturday night 10th July. Firefighters also cooled down the station front to prevent damage.
County Tyrone 4th July 2021
NIFRS Fire Crews attended the scene of a fire in a coffen whoesalers in Strabane, County Tyrone on Sunday 4th July. It is believed the fire started following a lightening strike
Belfast 27th June 2021
Over 40 NIFRS Firefighters dealt with what was a substantial fire at a waste recycling depot at Duncrue Pass, Belfast Sunday night 27th June. Firefighters were called to the fire at 10.12pm and 5 Fire Appliances, 1 Aerial Appliance, a High Volume Pump, and a Command Support Unit attended. ~@NIFRSOfficial Twitter
County Down 22nd June 2021
NIFRS seen in attendance at a fire at a derelict building on Mill Street, Hilden, County Down on Tuesday 22nd June. 6 Fire Appliances attended the incident including a Command Unit and Turntable Ladder. ~NIFRS
County Derry / Londonderry June 2021
Photos used with permission of NIERV
Photos from 2 recent derelict building fires in the Derry / Londonderry area attended to by NIFRS Western Command Stations
County Antrim 27th April 2021
Firefighters from Ballymoney,Coleraine and Kilrea seen here attending a Commercial Building fire in Rodden Foot Ballymoney on Tuesday morning the 27th of April. Firefighters used 5 jets to bring the blaze under control. ~NIFRS
County Cavan 26th April 2021
On Monday night 26th April firefighters from Cavan Town (CN11) attended a tractor fire in the Butlersbridge area. Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS) was used to extinguish the fire. This flame retardant foam smothers the fire and is more effective than water alone in these scenarios. ~Cavan County Fire Service
County Down 23rd - 25th April 2021
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has declared a major incident in the Mournes, Co Down. Over 70 Firefighters continue to battle a huge gorse fire in the Slieve Donard area for a second day (Friday 23rd / Saturday 24th April). 10 Fire Appliances from right across Northern Ireland are in attendance at the blaze and people are being asked to stay away from the area to allow Firefighters to do their job. ~NIFRS
Belfast 17th April 2021
Saturday 17th April at 16.10hrs Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service attended a large area of Gorse on fire at a Quarry on the Upper Hightown Road. A total of 9 appliances with 47 personnel attended the Incident.
Personnel worked in arduous conditions for 5 hours to bring the fire under control. Praise to all the firefighters who attended and also thanks for the assistance of the Quarry owners for helping and providing support to the firefighters. ~NIFRS East FB
County Cavan 17th April 2021
Firefighters from Cavan Town (CN11) and Belturbet (CN18) were called to deal with a fire at an industrial premises Saturday afternoon 17th April in Belturbet, County Cavan.
County Down 15th April 2021
Scene of a wildfire incident in Downpatrick, County Down on Thursday 15th April. Four Appliances were tasked to the incident including Downpatrick, Comber and Ballynahinch Fire Stations. ~@ConorK_Photo
County Down 14th April 2021
Downpatrick Fire Station seen attending the scene of a Fire at a Hazardous Materials site in Downpatrick on Wednesday night 14th April. Sierra 4101 and Sierra 4102 in attendance. ~@ConorK_Photo Twitter
County Antrim 10th April 2021
Early orning Saturday 10th April at 03.29 hrs Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue service attended a Major Fire at Meadowbank Road Carrickfergus, County Antrim. Personnel from Northern, Eastern and Western Area Command worked in arduous conditions, supported by the Regional Control Centre (RCC) and staff on the Fire Emergency Support Services (FESS), to bring the fire under control and prevent it spreading to the rest of the building. ~Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service
County Cavan 27th March 2021
Crews from Cavan Town and Belturbet attended a fire at a residence on the outskirts of Cavan Town Saturday night 27th March. Teams in breathing apparatus brought the blaze under control. ~@FireCavan Twitter
County Down 9th February 2021
Firefighters were called to reports of a fire in the old Downe Hospital in Downpatrick, County Down on Tuesday 9th February. Over the course of the incident 9 Appliances attended the incident including 2 Appliances from Downpatrick Fire Station, 2 Appliances from Knock Fire Station, 2 Appliances from Ballynahinch Fire Station, 1 Appliance from Newcastle Fire Station, an Aerial Appliance and a Command Support Unit.
Firefighters used ladders to fight the fire externally and wore breathing apparatus to enter the building and fight the fire internally. They used 2 hose reel jets and 2 jets to extinguish the fire, which was confined to the ground and first floor of the building. The incident was dealt with by 12.20am on Wednesday 10 February and the cause of the fire is believed to have been deliberate ignition. ~NIFRS.org
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Belfast 31st December 2020
This was the scene in west Belfast Thursday night 31st December when two "runaround" cars collided after joyriding. Police officers and members of the public battled the blaze with fire extinguishers before NIFRS Fire Crews arrived. ~@Kevin Scott
County Antrim 29th November 2020
Carnlough, Larne and Knock (Belfast) Firefighters attended a fire in the roof of a vacant premises at New Row, Glenarm Sunday afternoon 29th November. ~@nifrsnorth Twitter
Belfast 30th October 2020
This was the scene of a bizarre, major four-hour rescue operation in Belfast on Friday 30th October. A man locked himself in a former bank safe after causing damage to a pizza shop in Bradbury place. He was rescued by NIFRS Specialist Rescue Team members and handed over to Police ~Kevin Scott
County Tyrone 28th September 2020
Photo's Used with Permission of Jonny Collins @UlsterImage Twitter
Scene of a fire Monday evening 28th September in the Canal Basin in Strabane, County Tyrone. A Number of fire appliances from across NIFRS North West in attendance.
Northern Ireland 25th August 2020
A Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) Spokesperson said:
“Between midnight and 5pm today (25 August) we received 49 flooding related calls and attended 28 flooding incidents across the Newcastle, Maghera, Draperstown and Cookstown areas. “Working in challenging conditions, Firefighters, with the support of other agencies, rescued 37 people from flood water. This included 9 people from a house on the River Road in Draperstown, along with 4 people outside the property who were trying to provide assistance before the arrival of Firefighters.
“With more rainfall expected late into this evening, we have redeployed resources to deal with any further flooding whilst maintaining our normal emergency response. “Our Specialist Rescue Team, Flood Response Teams and local Crews in those areas continue to be on the ground working with our colleagues in the statutory and voluntary sectors to help keep people safe. “In the event of serious flooding phone the NI Flooding Incident Line on 0300 2000 100. If there is a risk to life dial 999 immediately and we will respond.” ~NIFRS.org
County Armagh 23rd August 2020
At 4.30pm on Sunday 23 August Firefighters were called to a fire involving several properties and vehicles on Armore Avenue, Armagh. 10 Fire Appliances attended the incident- 2 from Armagh Fire Station, 1 from Keady Fire Station, 2 from Lurgan Fire Station, 2 from Lisburn Fire Station, 2 from Springfield Fire Station and 1 from Pomeroy Fire Station. Firefighters worked for hours to extinguish the fire, which was under control by 8.43pm. The cause of the fire is believed to be accidental ignition. ~NIFRS.org
County Armagh 23rd August 2020
NIFRS Fire Crews seen attending a car fire outside a house on Wednesday 12th August in Derry
County Derry / Londonderry 29th July 2020
“On Wednesday 29 July 2020 at 10.57am, Firefighters were called to an incident at Port Road, Londonderry Port. At the height of the incident, fifteen appliances and approximately sixty Firefighters were in attendance, including high reach aerial appliances and a command support vehicle.
“Our Firefighters worked quickly to bring the incident under control, wearing breathing apparatus and using a range of jets to extinguish the fire. “I am pleased to say that there were no casualties and the swift action of crews ensured that neighbouring properties were protected and damage was minimised.
The incident was dealt with by 7.35pm. The cause of the fire is under investigation. “We worked closely with the PSNI and the Harbour Master at Foyle Port throughout the incident and I would like to thank them for their assistance throughout.” ~Group Commander William Johnston NIFRS
County Down 19th July 2020
In the early hours of Sunday 19 July Fire Crews from Rathfriland and Newry assisted by a Turntable Ladder appliance from Portadown Station dealt with this well developed fire in a house under renovation at Dromore Street, Rathfriland. The cause of the fire was determined as accidental. ~@NIFRSSouth Twitter
County Monaghan 10th July 2020
Monaghan Fire Service seen in attendance at an industrial fire in Carrickmacross on Friday 10th July. A number Crews from Monaghan were in attendance. ~Monaghan Fire & Rescue FB
County Down June 2020
NIFRS Fire Crews from Newry and Warrenpoint fire stations worked hard to extinguish this serious flat fire earlier with thanks to PSNI Down and Northern Ireland Ambulance Service for your help.~ NIFRSSouth Twitter
County Monaghan 3rd June 2020
Castleblayney and Ballybay Fire Crews seen in attendance at derelict building fire on Tuesday 3rd June. ~@monaghan_fire Twitter.
County Monaghan 31st May 2020
Clones Fire Crew supported by a water tanker were in attendance at a building fire on Sunday evening 31st May. ~@monaghan_fire Twitter
Belfast 1st June 2020
NIFRS Fire Crews attended a Fire at the old Crumlin Road Court House in Belfast in the early hours of Monday 1st June. Aerial Appliance also attended as fire was throught the roof
Belfast 31st May 2020
NIFRS Crews seen attending a Major Gorse fire close to the docks in Belfast on Sunday 31st May. Plumes of smoke could be seen across Belfast. Crews eventully brought the fire under control
Belfast 24th May 2020
The dramatic scenes Sunday night 24th May as Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service battled a blaze at a block of flats in the Shaw’s Road area of west Belfast. ~ Kevin Scott
Belfast 24th May 2020
On Sunday 24th May NIFRS attened an incident at Bombardier Aerospace, Airport Road, Belfast. The incident involved a factory unit on fire. NIFRS received the first call to the incident at 2045hrs with our first resource in attendance within 2 minutes. A total of 6 pumping appliances, 1 aerial appliance, a high volume pump with a total of 50 firefighters and supervisory officers engaged in firefighting operations to contain the fire.
Just before 23:00hrs NIFRS reported that the incident at Bombardier Aerospace was under control. Operations were being scaled back with a small number of resources remaining at the scene to damp down. The fire appears to have started in machinery and the cause of the incident is under investigation. At this stage the cause is believed to be accidental. There were no injuries at the incident. ~NIFRS Statements
County Derry 23rd May 2020
NIFRS Fire Crews from Western Command attended a fire at Pennyburn Industrial Estate, Derry on Saturday 23rd May. No injuries reported
County Down 15th May 2020
NIFRS seen attending the scene of a Gorse / Wild Fire in Castlewellan, County Down on Friday 15th May.
County Cavan 12th May 2020
Tuesday 12th of May 3.45pm Belturbet Fire Crews along with Kilashandra CN19 & Rosterd officer where tasked to assist Ballyconnel crew CN17 to a large gorse/forest fire located on the Ballyconnel mountains. The crews were assisted in there efforts to tackle this fire by Coillte using new (Drone) technology. As the fire progressed rapidly Coillte made the decision to call for helicopter assistance to do a water drop as the fire was progressing rapidly into a dense forestry area. After several hours and great effort by all agencies this large fire was brought under control. ~Belturbet Fire Station Facebook
County Donegal 11th May 2020
Scene of a Gorse Fire in Loch na nDeoran, West Donegal on Monday 11th May. Gweedore and Dungloe Fire Crews attended the scene.
County Antrim 10th May 2020
NIFRS Firefighters battled a large gorse fire in Newtownabbey, Co Antrim, on Sunday night 10th May. The incident is being treated as deliberate. The Fire Service was called to the blaze on the Manse Road, New Mossley just after 9.30pm. Two Appliances from Glengormley Fire Station and one appliance from Westland Fire Station in north Belfast attended the incident. ~Kevin Scott / Belfast Telegraph
County Donegal 6th May 2020
Scene of a Gorse Fire on Wednesday 6th May in Ranafast, West Donegal attended to by Gweedore, Dungloe, Falcarragh and Glenties Fire Crews.
County Antrim 27th April 2020
Up to ten appliances from the Northern Area Command of the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service seen attending a Wild Gorse Fire at Station Road, Dunloy County Antrim on Monday 27th April.
County Down 24th April 2020
NIFRS deployed Fire Crews to Carewamean Rd, Newry on Friday 24th April to deal with a Gorse fire.
County Armagh 22nd April 2020
NIFRS Fire Crews seen working hard to deal with a wide spread fire on Carrickbroad mountain, Drumintee since Wednesday evening. Please be fire safe when out in the countryside.~@NIFRSOfficial Twitter
Belfast 8th March 2020
Scene of a fire at a block of flats in the Woodbourne Court area of west Belfast on Wednesday 8th April. Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service attended the scene of the fire which happened at around 10pm. ~Kevin Scott / Belfast Telegraph
Belfast 7th March 2020
NIFRS dealt with a fire in Trinity Lodge Public House, Belfast on Saturday 7th March. The fire was well developed in the kitchen area when Firefighters arrived. The fire has been brought under control by Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus and using firefighting jets, and through jets from 2 Aerial Appliances. There were 5 Fire Appliances and 2 Aerial Appliances in attendance. There were no casualties. The cause of the fire is believed to be accidental. ~NIFRS Statement
County Monaghan 29th February 2020
Fire crews from Ballybay,Castleblaney,Carrickmacross, Monaghan Town and Dundalk Fire Stations attended a large industrial fire in County Monaghan on Saturday the 29th of Feburary. Gardaí and National Ambulance Service also attended the incident.
County Tyrone 9th February 2020
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service Omagh Station seen on scene at Flooding in Omagh on Sunday 9th February.
Belfast 1st February 2020
Scene of a Fire in west Belfast in the early hours of Saturday morning 1st February after his microwave caught alight at a block of flats in the area. 3 NIFRS crews attended the scene.
Belfast 21st January 2020
Scene of a Major Fire in a Commercial Business in the early hours of Tuesday 21st January. 50 Firefighters along with 8 pumping appliances, specialist appliances including an Aerial Appliance & Command Unit attended the scene well into the morning. No injuries were reported.
County Derry 9th January 2019
Scene of a Fire through the roof of Envy Nightclub on the Strand Road, Derry on Thursday 9th January. Fire Crews from Derry attended the scene. The fire was brought under control before 21.30hrs. Asbestos was reported in the roof of the building and local residents were evacuated.
County Down 4th December 2019
NIFRS attended a fire at a restaurant on Moat St, Donaghadee Wednesday morning 4th December. 28 Firefighters extinguished the fire. At the height of the incident there were 5 Fire Appliances from Donaghadee, Bangor, Newtownards & Knock, & an Aerial Appliance. The incident was dealt with at 12.24pm. ~NIFRS Official Twitter
Belfast 19th September 2019
NIFRS Fire Crews were called to a derelict building Fire on Donegall Street, Belfast on Friday night 19th September. 7 Fire Appliances, 1 Aerial Appliance, 1 Command Support Unit attended the scene
County Cavan 16th July 2019
At 6am Tuesday Morning 16th July Fire Crews from Ballyconnel, Belturbet, Kilashandra, the county platform & water tank from HQ along with the Rosterd officer attended a commercial fire at Woodford Timber products in County Cavan.
County Antrim 2nd July 2019
At 0520 hrs on 2nd July, crews from Antrim, Ballymena and Springfield stations were called to a fire in the former Council Offices, Steeple, Antrim. One water jet, one hose reel jet and a turntable ladder were used to control and extinguish the fire. ~@NIFRSNorth Twitter
County Antrim 16th June 2019
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Scene of a large Fire at JP Corry building merchants next door to Applegreen Petrol Station on the A26 close to Ballymena County Antrim on Sunday 16th June. ~NIFRSOfficial Twitter
County Antrim 4th June 2019
Fire Crews from Antrim, Ballymena & Springfield attended a deliberate fire at disused Parkhall College, County Antrim in the early hours of Tuesday 4th June. Call were received at 02.47hrs & needed 4 Pumps & an Aerial Platform to bring under control by 0533hrs. ~@nifrsnorth Twitter
Belfast 2nd June 2019
Scene of a Major Fire at McKenzies scrap metal firm on Duncrue Street, in the north of the city on Sunday night 2nd June. A Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) spokesperson said: “We received a call 11.51pm last night (2 June 2019) to attend a fire at McKenzies NI Ltd, Duncre Street, Belfast. “At the height of the incident, a total of six fire appliances, an aerial appliance and 44 firefighters were engaged in firefighting operations.
“Firefighters dealt with a large number of cars and scrap material on fire. The blaze was fanned by high winds and working in challenging conditions firefighters contained the fire to the yard area. “The incident is likely to continue into late afternoon and Duncrue Street remains partially closed. ~Belfast Telegraph
County Derry March 2019
35 Firefighters were involved in tackling a blaze in Indus Valley, Riverside Regional Centre in Coleraine last night. Firefighters worked hard to prevent the fire from spreading to adjacent businesses. The cause remains under investigation. ~NIFRS
Belfast 31st January 2019
The scene of a fire at the Lewis Pub in Dundonald, east Belfast on Thursday 31st January. 30 Firefighters, 5 Fire Appliances and 2 Specialist Appliances attended the scene at the height of the fire.
County Down 28th December 2018
Scene of an Ambulance Fire outside Daisy Hill Hospital in Newry County Down on Friday 28th December. NIFRS Fire Crews attended the scene. No injuries reported. ~Belfast Telegraph
County Monaghan 9th December 2018
Monaghan Fire Brigade seen in attendance at a garage fire in a remote area of North Monaghan on Sunday 9th December. A supplied eircode by the 999/112 helped Monaghan fire brigade gain valuable time in getting to this incident. Know your eircode, as it helps us to get to you. ~@monaghan_fire Twitter
County Monaghan 8th December 2018
Fire Crews from Castleblayney & Carrickmacross Fire Stations County Monaghan attended an industrial fire on Saturday Night 8th December. ~@monaghan_fire Twitter
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