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Fire crews put out gorse fire

The Fire and Rescue team were called to a gorse fire in Colby yesterday afternoon.

Rushen, Castletown and Douglas crews put out the flames in Ballakilpheric that was reaching a nearby tractor after spreading approximately one acre at 3:30pm yesterday.

The fire service is urging the public to be careful in dry grass areas, and to avoid dropping cigarettes or leaving barbecues unattended.

They also warn that sunlight shining through glass can start large fires.

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