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Public urged to avoid Comeragh Mountains due to ongoing gorse fire
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Public urged to avoid Comeragh Mountains due to ongoing gorse fire

From Irish Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement Ongoing story
  • Fire crews are battling a gorse fire in the Comeragh Mountains, County Waterford, which started Sunday afternoon.
  • Firefighters have contained the blaze, preventing it from spreading into nearby forestry, with no buildings at risk and no injuries reported.
  • The public is urged to avoid the area and exercise caution outdoors, refraining from lighting fires and properly disposing of smoking materials.

Fire crews continue to tackle a significant gorse fire in the Comeragh Mountains, County Waterford, which ignited Sunday afternoon in the Mahon Falls area. Firefighters from Kilmacthomas, Portlaw, and Dungarvan responded to the blaze.

Members of the public are asked to avoid the area to ensure that fire service operations are not obstructed.

— Waterford County Council spokesmanRequesting the public to stay away from the fire zone.

While a large area has been burned, fire services have successfully prevented the fire from spreading into adjacent forestry. Authorities confirmed that no buildings are currently under threat, and no injuries have been reported. A fire danger notice remains in effect for the region.

exercise particular caution in all outdoor amenity areas and to avoid any activity that could result in a fire being started

— Waterford County Council spokesmanAdvising caution and fire prevention measures.

Authorities are requesting the public to stay clear of the Comeragh Mountains to allow emergency operations to proceed unimpeded. Additionally, residents and visitors are urged to exercise extreme caution in all outdoor areas. This includes avoiding activities that could spark a fire, such as lighting campfires, fire pits, or barbecues. Proper disposal of cigarettes and other combustible materials is also emphasized.

particular care

— Waterford County Council spokesmanEmphasizing careful disposal of smoking materials.
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Originally published by Irish Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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