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Forest Fires

Volume 933: debated on Monday 13 June 1977

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Rev. Ian Paisley

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on recent forest fires in Ulster.

Mr. Dunn

Recently there have been a number of forest fires throughout the Province, the four largest of which have been in Co. Tyrone. These were:

ForestArea Burnt
Davagh…120–160 hectares
Ligfordrum…Over 80 hectares
Lough Bradan…10 hectares
Cashel…4 hectares
Following normal custom and practice, the outbreaks have been reported to the RUC for investigation.The Forest Service is taking all possible precautions, and, in full co-operation with the Fire Service, has fought the fires to minimise the loss.