Fire crews are monitoring the Howth wildfire this morning with a ‘Condition Orange’ forest fire warning in place.
Two crews are monitoring the Howth fire which has been burning for several weeks.
The Irish Air Corps has been providing assistance with helicopters carrying Bambi Buckets keeping the blaze in check.
Dublin Fire Brigade said the fire is deep-seated in the terrain, with more resources on standby ready to move in if necessary.
Two crews of Firefighters are at the #Howth wildfire monitoring and tackling hotspots and flare-ups.
Resources will be assessed and more will be called in if necessary.
Video from yesterday evening when @IrishAirCorps and @OC3OPS were assisting the efforts. pic.twitter.com/co6vMMaglq
— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) July 17, 2021
The Department of Agriculture yesterday issued a ‘Condition Orange warning, noting that the recent sunny weather has increased the risk of wildfires.
“Arising from current dry weather patterns and high temperatures, 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,” it said.
The warning will remain in place until next Friday July 23rd.
The department also warned people visiting forests and other recreational sites not to park at site entrances or block off areas to emergency services.
Firefighting Ops continuing in Howth this afternoon.
Please keep UAVs on the ground so that we can work safely!@defenceforces @DubFireBrigade #firefighting #BambiOps pic.twitter.com/p8FONgZXiQ
— Irish Air Corps (@IrishAirCorps) July 16, 2021
People are reminded not to light fires in and around forests or open land.
Meanwhile, the department said people who come across a forest fire should not attempt to put it out but instead should call the Fire and Rescue services on 112.
Main image shows a gorse fire on Howth Head, 08-07-2021. Image: Sam Boal/RollingNews
