Gorse fires are currently raging in Ticknick, Cherrywood, Co Dublin, leading to significant risks to public safety and resources, particularly around urban forest areas. The Department has issued warnings urging the public to refrain from barbeques or campfires in wooded locations this weekend due to heightened fire risks from extended low precipitation. Dublin Fire Brigade is engaged in combating the fire, which has caused visible smoke in nearby areas. Difficult terrain and a lack of local water supply complicate firefighting efforts, requiring water to be transported to the fires.
Persistent gorse fires are ongoing in Ticknick, Cherrywood, Co Dublin, posing dangers to resources and public safety, especially in urban areas near forests.
The Department advises against barbeques or campfires in wooded areas during the weekend due to prolonged low precipitation, which increases fire risk.
Dublin Fire Brigade is actively combating the Ticknick gorse fire, with smoke visibly affecting the nearby M50 area, indicating the fire's spread.
Fighting wildfires on high ground poses significant challenges due to terrain and limited water supply, requiring fire brigades to transport water to the fires.
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