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Status orange warning for forest fires in place across the country until tomorrow

Jonathan Duane
Jonathan Duane

09:24 24 Apr 2022


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Temperatures are remaining high.

People are being asked to be vigilant as an orange warning for forest fires is in place across the country.

The Department of Agriculture issued the national warning due to wind and low humidity levels.

Places at most serious risk are areas with dry vegetation, including dead grasses and gorse.

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Firefighters battled a gorse blaze in Sandyford, Co. Dublin yesterday.

Green Party councillor in Kildare, Colm Kenny, is urging people to report any fires.

"We're asking the public to be vigilant regarding fire activity and report any signs of fire to the emergency services; phone 999 or 112 and give them the precise location," Kenny said.

Met Éireann is predicting another bright and sunny day for the nation.

"Today will be a mainly dry day with spells of spring sunshine with just the odd isolated shower.

(Image: met.ie)

It'll become slightly cloudier in Munster with a little patchy light rain or drizzle at times.

Highest temperatures will range from 13 to 17 degrees, mildest in the west.


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