Firefighters tackle almost 150 wildfires across three days in Northern Ireland

Firefighters tackle almost 150 wildfires across three days in Northern Ireland

The fire at Garry Wood. Picture: PA

Firefighters have tackled almost 150 wildfires in Northern Ireland across three days, a commander has said.

Group commander Danny Ard from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service said a “significant majority” of the fires were started deliberately.

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