A discarded cigarette is believed to be behind a fire which broke out near Kirk Michael at the weekend.
Emergency Services were called out at around 9pm to approximately 35 metres of greenery hedgerow alight.
Firefighters were working for an hour to extinguish the blaze.
In a post on social media, the fire and rescue service say the Island is 'tinder dry' at the moment, and as a result - are asking people to be vigilant.
Racer appeals for return of missing awning
An Island racer has threatened to break fingers after his awning went missing from the Southern 100 paddock.
Charity worker announces Malew election bid
Another candidate has declared their intention to stand in the general election for Arbory, Castletown and Malew.
Woman releases fundraising poetry book
A book of poetry has been published by a local author in aid of cancer charities.
Castletown hosts tin bath racing
There'll be road closures in central Castletown today as the World Tin Bath Championships get underway.
Mountain Road closed for skateboarding today
The northern end of the Mountain Road will be shut for much of today.
Peel ready for huge community sale later
Peel will host the Island's biggest jumble sale today.
Cruise ship makes first stop of week
A cruise ship is making the first of three visits to the Isle of Man in a week this morning.
Tin bath races mean bus diversions tomorrow
Bus Vannin's warning of some disruption in the south of the Island tomorrow as an iconic Manx sporting event gets underway.
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