Firefighters were called out to a large wildfire in Greeba on Wednesday and were in attendance for approximately two hours.

Douglas crews were mobilised by the Emergency Services Joint Control Room and quickly prevented the fire from spreading further using high pressure hose reels and 45mm jets.

A closed circuit water relay system was also employed to ferry water to the scene of the fire, with the crew then dampening down hot spots.

Elsewhere, fire crews from Rushen were also dealing with a railway embankment fire at the same time, with the Fire and Rescue Service reminding people to be careful of potential grass fires.

A spokesperson from the Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service urged people to act responsibly in the countryside.

A spokesperson said: ‘Grass fires spread very fast so if you see dry grass smouldering, please call 999 and report it immediately so that we can deal with it and stop it from spreading.

‘DEFA and the IoM Fire and Rescue Service ask that the public continue to enjoy the island’s wider countryside, but act responsibly and not light barbecues, camp stoves and campfires which can spread out of control easily.

‘Cigarettes, e-cigarettes and litter should always be disposed of in a proper manner.’

Earlier this week the fire service and the Manx government issued a warning about the heightened risk of wildfires caused by the dry and warm weather.

The warning was issued with no rainfall forecast for the next few days.

The warning read: ‘The Isle of Man is currently experiencing an extended period of dry and warm weather.

‘These conditions significantly increase the risk of wildfires, particularly in upland areas, heathland, forests and glens where vegetation has dried out.

‘Let’s protect the island’s beautiful landscapes by acting responsibly and staying vigilant.’