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An orange fire warning has been issued by the Department of Agriculture.
High pressure and dry conditions in recent weeks have brought with them a spate of wildfires in upland areas across Louth, Wicklow, Kerry and Cork.
#RATHDRUM Fire Crew had to deal with another illegal agricultural fire this afternoon. Another similar fire occurred on the Sugarloaf. @gardainfo @WicklowUplands pic.twitter.com/3GU7koju97
— Wicklow Fire Service (@FireWicklow) March 29, 2020
Overnight, crew dealt with this hill fire near Durrus, Bantry, these are illegal from 1st March ! @corkcountyfire @Corkcoco pic.twitter.com/EH70scUo82
— Bantry Fire Brigade (@BantryFire) March 31, 2020
The warning is in place for all areas where hazardous fuels such as dead grasses and gorse exist. It will remain in place until Friday 3 April.
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