HEATWAVE HITS COUNTY WICKLOW FORTY-TWO FIRES IN JUST TWO DAYS

where hazardous fuels exist. This risk is further compounded by higher ignition risks associated with increased human activity on high fire risk land types associated with current weather,’ the department said it a statement.

The fire risk will be reviewed again on Friday and, with sign of rain forecast, may be extended.

Fire crews from Greystones attending an ongoing ground and gorse fire at Windgates on Friday.

Fire crews tackling a blaze in the Ballyshane-Macreddin area.