Locals told to avoid the area as NI firefighters tackle 200 metre inferno

The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue service are currently battling with a wildfire in Co Antrim.

Emergency services were called to the inferno which is currently approximately 10 acres with a forefront of 200 metres, on Lisboy Road in Ballymoney around 4pm.

51 firefighters and seven appliances have been tasked to the blaze with locals told to avoid the area.

A NIFRS spokesperson said: " Following an initial call just after 4pm on Friday 4 th April 2025, Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service has been tackling a wildfire on Lisboy Road, Ballymoney of approximately 10 acres with a firefront of 200metres.

"Seven fire appliances and 51 firefighters are in attendance from Ballymoney, Ballymena, Ballycastle, Coleraine and Maghera Fire Stations supported by a Command Support Unit and other specialist vehicles.

"Locals are requested to avoid the area to help support firefighting operations."

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