Firefighters battle ‘large wildfire’ blaze on Irish mountain popular with tourists and hikers as they issue major alert | 6WIK77Z | 2024-04-29 00:08:01
Firefighters battle 'large wildfire' blaze on Irish mountain popular with tourists and hikers as they issue major alert | 6WIK77Z | 2024-04-29 00:08:01
FIREFIGHTERS battled a "large wildfire" on Mount Leinster last night after being called out to the scene of the huge blaze.
Fire services attended the picturesque area of the Nine Stones area, which is popular with tourists and hikers, at around midnight.
Units from Bagenalstown Fire Brigade in Co Carlow rushed to the scene late last night as they battled to keep the inferno under control.
The fire, which on the highest peak of the 794 metre-high mountain between the Co Carlow and Co Wexford border.
It is not yet known whether the blaze has been put out but The Irish Sun has contacted Carlow County Fire and Rescue Service for comment.
The public were urged to stay away from the area last night and this morning.
Carlow County Fire and Rescue Service warned that the burning of wild vegetation is illegal.
A spokesperson wrote: "Section 40 of the Wildlife Act 1976 prohibits the cutting, grubbing, burning or other destruction of vegetation growing on "any land not then cultivated" between 1st March and 31st August annually.
"This is to protect bird life during the nesting season, to help prevent forest fires, and to protect vegetation and wildlife habitats during the months of growth and reproduction.
"Suspected breaches of Section 40 of the Wildlife Act can be reported to WildlifeEnforcement@npws.gov.ie or your local Garda Station.
"Breaches of Section 40 of the Wildlife Act constitute a wildlife crime and may result in prosecution."
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