An amber warning has been issued for wildfires in Northern Ireland on Friday with dry and breezy conditions heightening the risk of a blaze.
The Natural Hazards Partnership raised the warning from yellow on Wednesday and Thursday with Northern Ireland Water appealing for people to exercise caution.
The alert follows a recent gorse fire in the foothills of the Mourne Mountains, which firefighters believe was started deliberately.
On Monday about 60 firefighters and seven appliances were deployed to tackle the blaze.
On Wednesday, Northern Ireland Water emphasised the dangers associated with littering, using disposable barbecues, and burning waste, all of which can ignite wildfires.
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