A wildfire in Killery, Ballintogher, Co Sligo, engulfed some 4,000 acres last year and was eventually brought under control after 30 hours. \ Sligo County Council.
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The dry weather that’s expected over the next week has increased the risk of wildfires, with a condition orange warning issued from 12pm 22 May until 12pm 30 May.
“An increased ignition risk is associated with increased human activity in high-risk areas owing to fine weather, particularly areas associated with turf cutting activities and areas adjacent to urban centres,” a statement from the Department of Agriculture reads.
“Recently, increased live growth in upland vegetation, low to moderate wind speeds and localised high humidity may moderate fire behaviour where conditions permit.”
The penalties have been applied due to burning out of season, but farmers argue that they should not be liable for penalties when they did not start fires themselves.
A new hedge-cutting bill is awaiting approval in the Dáil, which would allow controlled burning in certain areas in March.
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The dry weather that’s expected over the next week has increased the risk of wildfires, with a condition orange warning issued from 12pm 22 May until 12pm 30 May.
“An increased ignition risk is associated with increased human activity in high-risk areas owing to fine weather, particularly areas associated with turf cutting activities and areas adjacent to urban centres,” a statement from the Department of Agriculture reads.
“Recently, increased live growth in upland vegetation, low to moderate wind speeds and localised high humidity may moderate fire behaviour where conditions permit.”
The penalties have been applied due to burning out of season, but farmers argue that they should not be liable for penalties when they did not start fires themselves.
A new hedge-cutting bill is awaiting approval in the Dáil, which would allow controlled burning in certain areas in March.
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