Three fire engines and a foam tender from the Dublin Fire Brigade, along with a helicopter, were battling a forest fire near Saggart, Co Dublin, on Saturday.

Dublin Fire Brigade and Coillte also attended a forest fire near Puck's Castle/Barnaslingan in the county.

On Friday, Bantry Fire Bridgade attended a gorse fire near Ahakista. It warned people to take care and respect the countryside in the current dry spell.

Fire warning

The Department of Agriculture has a status orange fire warning in place for this weekend. It arises from current dry conditions and forecast high temperatures associated with Atlantic and continental high-pressure systems.

The Department has urged the public and forest owners to be prepared and vigilant during this high-risk period.

This risk condition will remain in place until 12pm on Thursday 28 June unless otherwise stated by the Department.

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