The most serious incident occurred in the Killakee area going up the Dublin mountains from Rockbrook, south of the city. Dublin Fire Brigade told the Irish Farmers Journal that three crews dealt with a gorse fire there for two and a half hours close to forestry land.
The brave @DubFireBrigade have their work cut out tonight, Dublin Mountains above Piperstown HIll & Bohernabreena #DubFireBrigade pic.twitter.com/HJCcDIfXoa
— PJWells Photography (@pjwellsphoto) 10 avril 2017
Meanwhile, another crew and vehicle spent one hour at a smaller, similar fire in Howth on the other side of the city.
Kilbarrack D Watch dealt with a gorse fire tonight on #Howth. Vegetation remains dry, be careful if you're out & about. Photo ©? @PBookle pic.twitter.com/V3n6ZuwAnn
— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) 10 avril 2017
Following the recent spell of dry weather, Dublin Fire Brigade has advised the public to pay particular attention to fire sources such as cigarettes when present on scrubby land.
On Monday, Teagasc issued a status orange forest fire warning valid until 18 April.
Vegetation control through burning is currently prohibited until 31 August.
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