Dublin Fire Brigade responded to a significant gorse wildfire in the Dublin Mountains, near Glencullen. Firefighters worked overnight to control the flames, which caused a haze affecting visibility on nearby roads. The ongoing fire, visible from various areas, prompted warnings for residents and motorists. Local officials, like Fine Gael councillor Pierce Dargan, have raised concerns about fire prevention measures as wildfires have become frequent in the area, with annual incidents since 2019. Smoke spread due to strong winds has made precautions necessary for public safety.
The area will continue to be monitored, and rain expected later will help extinguish the fire.
Wildfires have become a recurring issue in the area, with at least one blaze reported annually since 2019.
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