Farmers' union makes wildfire plea

The Manx National Farmers Union has issued a plea about starting fires in the countryside.

In a social media post, the organisation says the stretch of hot, dry weather means tinder-dry vegetation, bracken and gorse.

In its post, it says wildfires are easily started but incredibly hard to stop spreading through large areas of the Island.

It's asking people to take extra care in the countryside and help prevent fires.