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A Condition Yellow warning was in place from Monday but has since been upgraded.

File Photo: © Pat Flynn A ‘Condition Orange – High Fire Risk’ warning remains in place this weekend in Co Clare and will be effective until midday on Monday. Arising from current high pressure dominated weather patterns a high fire risk is deemed to exist in all areas where hazardous fuels such as dead grasses and shrub fuels such as heather and gorse exist. Clare County Council has said: “Based on recent fire activity, ignition risks appear to be focussed on areas with public access, particularly active turf cutting and peatland sites. The relaxation of some Covid-19 requirements me...

The Department of Agriculture has issued a 'Condition Orange' fire notice - indicating high risk - due to the current dry spell.

Image source: Carlow County Fire and Rescue Service Facebook page Emergency services attended a large gorse fire close to the Nine Stones area on Mount Leinster last night (Tuesday, April 6). Posting to its Facebook page, Carlow County Fire and Rescue Service said that a passing snow shower helped firefighters from Bagenalstown Fire Brigade extinguish the remnants of the fire. Image source: Carlow County Fire and Rescue Service Facebook page “Driven by strong winds, this fast moving gorse fire was visible across Co. Carlow,” the fire and rescue service said. “Despite numerous appeals,...

DAFM has issued a Condition Orange forest fire warning arising from weather patterns and expected level of risk.