Wildfire warnings issued across the UK as 146 blazes break out in Northern Ireland

Public and landowners urged to be vigilant as dry weather sparks major incidents

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Firefighters have been dealing with blazes across the UK countryside
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Firefighters have been dealing with blazes across the UK countryside

Warnings are being issued across the UK after a spate of wildfires tore through rural landscapes following weeks of dry weather. In Northern Ireland the Fire and Rescue Service said it has dealt with...

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