By Dan Walsh Fans were evacuated onto the pitch at Chadwicks Wexford Park this evening delaying the throw-in of the Allianz Hurling League Division 1 Group A Round 1/Walsh Cup final after a small fire broke out in the main stand. The start to the game was delayed by 15 minutes until the Fire OfficerContinue reading “Fans evacuated at Wexford Park”
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Firefighters and farmers fight Ferns fire
By Dan Walsh Upwards of 30 acres of land located at the back of Ferns GAA Park was ravaged by an outbreak of fire yesterday afternoon and took several hours to bring under control. Six fire appliances from Wexford Fire Service and tankers from Wexford and Wicklow tackled the wildfire blaze that sent plumes ofContinue reading “Firefighters and farmers fight Ferns fire”
Gorey Memorial Garden honours firefighters
By Dan Walsh A Memorial Garden in memory of deceased and retired firefighters from Co. Wexford was officially opened today in the grounds of Gorey Fire Station. Edward Rossiter, Station Officer, and members of Gorey Fire Service formed a guard of honour. Cllr Joe Sullivan planted a tree, Canon Mark Hayden recited prayers and theContinue reading “Gorey Memorial Garden honours firefighters”
Major blaze in Wexford town
Five units of Wexford Fire Service were called to South Main Street, Wexford, after smoke was noticed bellowing from buildings close to a car park near The Foggy Dew Bar and Guesthouse. The blaze was noticed around 9 am and residents were evacuated from the area. No injuries are reported. The street will remain closedContinue reading “Major blaze in Wexford town”
