The fire at Cloosh Valley, Co Galway, has been suppressed after good progress was made yesterday evening to bring the situation under management, Coillte has confirmed.
Coillte staff and army personnel will remain on site today to monitor hot spots, as there is still a risk that fires could reignite.
With stable weather conditions and the forecast of rain on Saturday evening, it is hoped that there will no further resurgence of the fire.
A civil helicopter will also remain on standby today should it be needed.
Inspection works
Inspection works will take place today on areas of the site that were affected by the fire and these will remain restricted areas, Coillte has said.
Coillte is continuing to ask the public to stay away from any areas affected by these fires until such time as they are deemed completely safe.
Coillte sincerely appreciates all the assistance it continues to receive from the staff, volunteers, emergency services and defence forces in helping to combat this forest fire.
Health warning
The Health Service Executive has warned people living in areas affected by the fire in Cloosh to avoid spending long amounts of time outdoors where smoke or ash is present.
It advises those affected to regularly listen to local and national radio for the latest fire and weather conditions.
Smoke levels will change depending on wind conditions, with the public being asked to use personal judgement.
Young children, pregnant women, smokers, the elderly, and people with heart or lung conditions, such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, COAD and congestive heart failure, are more vulnerable to the effects of smoke.
Where smoke conditions are light to moderate or heavy (when visibility is less and are within about 4km), the following is advised:
Stay indoors as much as possible with windows and doors closed.Avoid vigorous activity, especially outdoors, as one usually breathes faster and often through one’s mouth when exercising.Don’t burn anything, including wood, gas and even candles.Avoid smoking.When in a car, keep the windows and vents closed. If turning on the air-conditioning, please use the re-circulate air option.If asthmatic, keep your treatment inhaler with you.If a member of the public is concerned that they may need medical care, they are asked to contact their GP.
The fire at Cloosh Valley, Co Galway, has been suppressed after good progress was made yesterday evening to bring the situation under management, Coillte has confirmed.
Coillte staff and army personnel will remain on site today to monitor hot spots, as there is still a risk that fires could reignite.
With stable weather conditions and the forecast of rain on Saturday evening, it is hoped that there will no further resurgence of the fire.
A civil helicopter will also remain on standby today should it be needed.
Inspection works
Inspection works will take place today on areas of the site that were affected by the fire and these will remain restricted areas, Coillte has said.
Coillte is continuing to ask the public to stay away from any areas affected by these fires until such time as they are deemed completely safe.
Coillte sincerely appreciates all the assistance it continues to receive from the staff, volunteers, emergency services and defence forces in helping to combat this forest fire.
Health warning
The Health Service Executive has warned people living in areas affected by the fire in Cloosh to avoid spending long amounts of time outdoors where smoke or ash is present.
It advises those affected to regularly listen to local and national radio for the latest fire and weather conditions.
Smoke levels will change depending on wind conditions, with the public being asked to use personal judgement.
Young children, pregnant women, smokers, the elderly, and people with heart or lung conditions, such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, COAD and congestive heart failure, are more vulnerable to the effects of smoke.
Where smoke conditions are light to moderate or heavy (when visibility is less and are within about 4km), the following is advised:
Stay indoors as much as possible with windows and doors closed.Avoid vigorous activity, especially outdoors, as one usually breathes faster and often through one’s mouth when exercising.Don’t burn anything, including wood, gas and even candles.Avoid smoking.When in a car, keep the windows and vents closed. If turning on the air-conditioning, please use the re-circulate air option.If asthmatic, keep your treatment inhaler with you.If a member of the public is concerned that they may need medical care, they are asked to contact their GP.
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