Preventing Wild Fires

This Summer please help us to protect our beautiful outside spaces in Mourne Gullion Strangford by adhering to the following advice aimed at preventing wild fires …

Preventing Wild Fires in Mourne Gullion Strangford:

• Avoid starting open fires in the countryside;

• Only use BBQs in designated areas and never leave them unattended;

• Never place a disposable BBQ directly on to grass or near flammable materials;

• Ensure that BBQs are fully extinguished and cold before responsibly disposing of the content;

• Ensure cigarettes and smoking materials are extinguished correctly;

• Never throw cigarette ends out of car windows;

• Be mindful when parking to avoid obstructing emergency vehicle access.

If you see a fire in the countryside in Mourne Gullion Strangford:

• Report it immediately to the Fire & Rescue Service NI by calling 999;

• Do not attempt to tackle fires that cannot be put out with a bucket of water;

• Leave the area as soon as possible;

• If you see someone setting fires, report it to the Police Service Northern Ireland.