Casualties and residents advised to shut doors and windows as fires rage

Q Radio News

A number of people were treated for smoke inhalation after a gorse fire in Ballynahinch in County Down yesterday.

Meanwhile, Belfast residents were advised to keep windows and doors closed due to a grassland fire in the nature reserve on the Harbour Estate.

Plumes of smoke were visible across the city as 40 firefighters battled to bring the blaze under control.

@NIFRSOFFICIAL

Grassland fire, Belfast Harbour Estate

9 fire engines, 40 firefighters

Public advised to close doors & windows

Since Friday morning, 134 grass & wildfire call-outs

Appeal for public not to light small fires or disposable barbecues

Full statement: pic.twitter.com/xDJpBNc53V

— Q Radio News (@qnewsdesk) May 31, 2020

Here's Fire and Rescue Service Area Commander Brian Stanfield...



Since Friday morning, the Fire and Rescue Service has dealt with 134 grass and wildfires.

Area Commander Stanfield is appealing for people to take extra care as the heatwave continues...

People in north and west Belfast are advised to keep their windows closed due to the volume of smoke from a large grass fire at Duncrue Crescent. Emergency services are on the scene tackling the blaze. 📸 Alan Lewis. pic.twitter.com/7WhPNsmxll

— Q Radio News (@qnewsdesk) May 31, 2020