Advertisement

We need your help now

Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

A similar fire on Howth Summit last Thursday. Robin Blandford via Instragram
howth hill

Nine fire engines sent to another gorse fire on Howth Hill

The recent fire comes after a blaze last week that lasted for a number of days and burned up to 40 acres of Howth Hill.

THE DUBLIN FIRE Brigade were at the scene of another gorse fire on Howth Hill last night.

A local resident called the DFB at around 10.15pm to say another fire had broken out near homes on Thormanby Road just off the summit.

At the height of the blaze there were nine fire vehicles involved trying to bring the fire under control.

The fire is stilling burning at the moment but a spokesperson for the DFB told TheJournal.ie that “it is contained” and it’s now down to two vehicles at the scene.

He added that no homes are currently at risk.

The recent fire comes after a blaze last week that lasted for a number of days and burned up to 40 acres of Howth Hill before being brought under control by fire fighters.

Read: Where there’s smoke…Howth fires visible from space!>
More: Fire brigade fight gorse fires in Howth>

Your Voice
Readers Comments
13
    Submit a report
    Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines.
    Thank you for the feedback
    Your feedback has been sent to our team for review.