Gorse fires during warm, dry weather have increased fire risks in the Dublin Mountains, a popular recreation area for walkers, hikers, and cyclists. A Dublin councillor called for a coordinated and comprehensive cross-agency fire prevention plan because fires do not follow administrative boundaries. The proposal involves multiple bodies, including Coillte and the Dublin Mountains Partnership. Residents and visitors were urged to act responsibly by avoiding open flames and disposing of litter properly to protect wildlife, local communities, and emergency personnel. Firefighting responses included more than 20 firefighters at two separate fires near Piperstown and Glassamucky, with public advice to avoid affected areas and keep windows closed due to smoke. Firefighters also attended a gorse fire in Portmarnock.
"“The recent fires and ongoing dry weather conditions have highlighted the very real fire risks facing the Dublin Mountains at the moment,” he said. “The recent fires and ongoing dry weather conditions have highlighted the very real fire risks facing the Dublin Mountains at the moment,” he said."
"“I would urge everyone visiting the mountains to act responsibly and exercise caution. Simple actions like avoiding open flames and disposing of litter properly can help prevent serious fires that put wildlife, local communities and emergency personnel at risk.”"
"“These fires do not recognise administrative boundaries, which is why a coordinated and comprehensive approach to fire prevention is so important.”"
"“On Thursday, more than 20 firefighters attended two separate fires at Piperstown near the Hellfire Club and Glassamucky from 2am. Dublin Fire Brigade crews and paramedics responded to a fire in the Dublin Mountains off Piperstown Road, while firefighters were also called to a second blaze in Bray at Glassamucky Road near its junction with Cunard Road Upper.”"
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