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3 days ago
Police investigate after car destroyed by fire in Broughshane
Police attended a report of a car on fire at the Tullymore Dale area of Broughshane on Thursday 13th February. At around 00:20am, it was...


5 days ago
Man dies in house fire tragedy in Antrim
A man has sadly died following a house fire in Antrim in the early hours of Tuesday morning, February 11. The alarm was raised at 3:51am...


5 days ago
Fire crews attend farm fire in Ballymena
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) have been tasked this afternoon, Tuesday 11 February, after receiving a report of a fire...


Feb 7
Young male identified by police investigating fire at filling station in Ballymena
Police in Ballymena are investigating after a Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) was tasked to a fire at the Asda Fuel...

Dec 3, 2024
Fire Service reminds community of candle dangers following blaze in Ballymena
Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) has urged the community to remember to use candles safely, reminding householders to...


Nov 23, 2024
NI Fire & Rescue Service assist with 85 flooding incidents during Storm Bert
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) responded to multiple calls for assistance on Saturday morning and early afternoon (23...


Nov 1, 2024
Condemnation from Health Minister after two firefighters injured in attack on Halloween
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has condemned an attack on firefighters as they responded to an incident on Halloween night. Whilst...


Oct 31, 2024
Health Minister Nesbitt re-opens Antrim Fire Station following £2.2m refurbishment
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has officially re-opened Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service’s (NIFRS) newly-refurbished Antrim Fire...


Oct 27, 2024
Police and Fire Service launch fireworks safety campaign and issue advice for a safe Halloween
PSNI Superintendent, Finola Dornan and NIFRS Group Commander, Paul Morrow. Firework safety is the focus of this year’s Halloween campaign...


Oct 22, 2024
No tricks, just safety treats: NIFRS issues Halloween fire safety tips for a safe and spooky night
As Halloween approaches, Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is urging the public to take extra care and follow key fire...


Sep 26, 2024
Firefighters rescue sheep in riverbank operation in Co Antrim
In a swift response to an emergency call received at 1:52pm today, Thursday, September 26, firefighters from multiple stations across...

Aug 28, 2024
Local firefighter praised for efforts to save young girl in Yorkshire Dales river rescue
The rescue unfolding at Grassington in the Yorkshire Dales, directed by Carnlough Firefighter Arnold Stewart In a dramatic rescue that...

Jul 12, 2024
“Relatively quiet” Eleventh night for NI Fire & Rescue Service
Right: Craigyhill bonfire in Larne. (Image: Bill Guiller) Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) say crews had a “relatively...


May 30, 2024
Firefighters continue tackling town centre blaze in Limavady
Firefighters are continuing to tackle a blaze in Limavady town centre this evening, Thursday 30th May. According to the latest update...


May 15, 2024
Service of Thanksgiving to take place for man who sadly died following house fire in Portglenone
Mr Neil Reid Tributes have been paid following the death of a local man, who tragically died following a fire at his home during the...

May 10, 2024
Life-saving defibrillators installed at every Fire Station in Northern Ireland
(Left to right) NIFRS Chief Fire & Rescue Officer Aidan Jennings, Chairperson of the NIFRS Board Jay Colville, Health Minister Robin...


Feb 21, 2024
Man treated for smoke inhalation after house blaze in Portglenone
NI Fire and Rescue Service at the scene of the blaze in Portglenone, County Antrim. A house was extensively damaged on Wednesday...


Feb 14, 2024
NIFRS attend house fire in Ballymena
Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) crews rushed to the scene of a house fire in Ballymena early on Wednesday morning, 14th...


Feb 1, 2024
Police appeal for information after shop set on fire
Police in Mid & East Antrim are appealing for witnesses following a fire at a commercial premises in the Point Street area of Larne last...


Jan 4, 2024
Man rescued from river in County Antrim
The scene of the incident on the Inver River. (Image: NI Emergency Response Vids) Police have said an incident in which a man was rescued...
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