BE FIREWISE AND MILITARY RANGES
From Department of Defence; Office of Emergency Planning
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From Department of Defence; Office of Emergency Planning
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Prolonged spring drought conditions can facilitate wildfires which can threaten rural communities and devastate upland habitats. Most wildfires in ireland are a result of human activities and are therefore avoidable.
Many spring wildfires arise from poorly conducted attempts at controlled burning in the uplands. In extreme drought conditions, unintentional fires can also affect lowland farming activities and potentially impact on surrounding communities:
Further information on restrictions on cutting hedgerows and burning is available here.
Outdoor activities are often a great way to spend your leisure time but they have their own set of unique fire risks that should not be underestimated.
A barbecue should be a safe and enjoyable experience but it’s all too easy to be distracted when you have friends and family around you whilst cooking. To avoid injuries, or damage to property, follow these simple precautions:
Forest owners and managers should consider the fire mitigation measures that they can put in place to help prevent loss or damage to forest resources and habitats through fire:
Report all losses. If your forest is damaged or destroyed, report this loss as soon as possible to the gardai and the department of agriculture.
Further information on fire management and wildfire protection is available here.
During fire-fighting operations do not fly drones in the vicinity of fires or firefighting operations, as doing so could pose severe safety risks to aerial operations, flight crews and individuals on the ground. Drones flying in the vicinity of aircraft present a serious hazard and can hamper firefighting efforts
If you are hill walking in the countryside please watch out for the special signs indicating Military Range Lands. Do not walk onto these Ranges as you could be in GREAT DANGER at all times from unexploded shells and other dangerous ammunition.
RED FLAGS indicate LIVE FIRING.
If you are visiting the Glen of Imaal, Co Wicklow, for further information, including free maps of the area, please contact:
Watch out for the warning signs AND TAKE CARE!
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