The Department advise at this point that all outdoor use of fires, barbeques and other open ignition sources be avoided on forest lands and in other high-risk areas until further notice.
Extreme caution is also advised with respect to hay making and the use of machinery and other agricultural activity that may also present a risk of fire in dry vegetation on cultivated land types in current conditions.
The Department stated that there appears to be a strong correlation between fire activity and illegal dumping and other illegal activities on public lands in recent days. Increased vigilance by land managers, landowners and the public has been highlighted.
Fighting the summer blaze
Dublin Fire Brigade have also asked people not to light barbecues outside of designated areas and to always take care when disposing of cigarettes. Coillte staff have been continuously fighting forest fires in different forests over the past two weeks, along with Dublin Fire Brigade.
Forest fires cost significant amounts of money to Coillte and private forest owners; in the costs of operations to control the blaze, in the loss of the value of the standing timber and the additional costs in managing and replanting the burnt areas. There is also significant damage to wildlife and their habitats.
With the RED weather warning in place, it is very likely that there will be more forest fires and Coillte asks people to remain vigilant and report any fires they see to the local fire brigade.
Coillte recommend the following steps to prevent forest fires at this time
DO NOT light fires and be careful of all activity involving firesREPORT any suspicious activity you may observeREPORT any forest fires you see to local fire brigadeDO NOT approach forest fires under any circumstance, they are extremely dangerousKEEP access points and forest entrances clear for emergency services Read more
Stay healthy and safe this summer
The Department advise at this point that all outdoor use of fires, barbeques and other open ignition sources be avoided on forest lands and in other high-risk areas until further notice.
Extreme caution is also advised with respect to hay making and the use of machinery and other agricultural activity that may also present a risk of fire in dry vegetation on cultivated land types in current conditions.
The Department stated that there appears to be a strong correlation between fire activity and illegal dumping and other illegal activities on public lands in recent days. Increased vigilance by land managers, landowners and the public has been highlighted.
Fighting the summer blaze
Dublin Fire Brigade have also asked people not to light barbecues outside of designated areas and to always take care when disposing of cigarettes. Coillte staff have been continuously fighting forest fires in different forests over the past two weeks, along with Dublin Fire Brigade.
Forest fires cost significant amounts of money to Coillte and private forest owners; in the costs of operations to control the blaze, in the loss of the value of the standing timber and the additional costs in managing and replanting the burnt areas. There is also significant damage to wildlife and their habitats.
With the RED weather warning in place, it is very likely that there will be more forest fires and Coillte asks people to remain vigilant and report any fires they see to the local fire brigade.
Coillte recommend the following steps to prevent forest fires at this time
DO NOT light fires and be careful of all activity involving firesREPORT any suspicious activity you may observeREPORT any forest fires you see to local fire brigadeDO NOT approach forest fires under any circumstance, they are extremely dangerousKEEP access points and forest entrances clear for emergency services Read more
Stay healthy and safe this summer
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