THREE years after a devastating gorse fire threatened wildlife and damaged the countryside in Lisnaskea, Fermanagh residents have been urged to protect the local areas from fires. With the good weather finally here, Fermanagh residents have been urged to consider their actions and help the stretched Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service avoid any local […]
BREAKING: Arson attack at house in Fermanagh
THE Police Service of Northern Ireland is appealing for information following an arson attack on a property in Enniskillen last night (Thursday). “Shortly before 8.15pm police received a report of a fire at a flat in the Derrin Park area of Enniskillen,” said Detective Sargent Murphy in a statement. “Officers along with colleagues from the […]
Family survives food truck fire in Enniskillen
AN Enniskillen man and his young family narrowly escaped serious injury when the chip van they were working in suddenly went ablaze at the weekend. Van owner Paddy McDonnell was working in the Diamond area of Enniskillen on Saturday night when flames began shooting dramatically from his vehicle into the air and black smoke billowed skywards. Mr McDonnell […]
WATCH: Boat on fire at Carrybridge
THE Emergency Services were called to the scene of a major boat fire which occurred at Carrybridge this morning [Wednesday]. More to follow.
Humanity prevails amid Hawaii’s raging wildfires
THE death toll from the wildfires in Hawaii now stands at 99, making it the deadliest US wildfire in more than a century, but humanity is burning brightly on the island too. Nearly the entire town of Lahaina in Maui was destroyed in the fire, and Fermanagh native Claire Mullally lives in nearby Kihei with her two daughters Mia, 11, and Lily, 9. […]
Fire fighters tackle blaze at house in Lisbellaw
Two fire engines and a specialist aerial appliance were deployed to the scene.
Tamlaght burnt out car believed to be deliberate
A BURNT out car found in Tamlaght is believed to have been deliberate. On Monday, may 15 at 2.15am, the Fire Service received a report of car of a fire on Belfast Road. A crew from Enniskillen was dispatched whereby they found the vehicle on flames near the Orange Hall in the village. A Northern […]
BREAKING: Fire at Railway Hotel in Enniskillen
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a fire at the former hotel in the county town.
Sympathies paid following death in Enniskillen fire
TRIBUTES have been paid to a woman in her 70s who died in a house fire in Enniskillen. Marie McKeating of Killynure Crescent, was remembered for her ‘quick wit’ and ‘a welcoming neighbour’ during her Requiem Mass in St Michael’s Church, Enniskillen yesterday. Mourners heard Monsignor Peter O’Reilly say that she would also be remembered […]
BREAKING: Fire at property in Garvary
TWO fire appliances are in attendance at a large fire at a property in Garvary. Large plumes of smoke can be seen from the surrounding area. The fire is believed to be linked to recycling materials at Skip Services, a waste management company in the Largy Road area. A spokesman for the Northern Ireland Fire […]