§ Rev. Ian Paisleyasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on recent forest fires in Ulster.
§ Mr. DunnRecently there have been a number of forest fires throughout the Province, the four largest of which have been in Co. Tyrone. These were:
Forest Area Burnt Davagh … 120–160 hectares Ligfordrum … Over 80 hectares Lough Bradan … 10 hectares Cashel … 4 hectares Following normal custom and practice, the outbreaks have been reported to the RUC for investigation.
The Forest Service is taking all possible precautions, and, in full co-operation with the Fire Service, has fought the fires to minimise the loss.