LAST UPDATE | 26 Jul

RESIDENTS AND FARMERS near the Kilcash area of Slievenamon are being advised to be mindful of smoke and changing conditions in the area.

A significant smoke flare-up was reported in the Kilcash area, arising from the ongoing wildfire incident on the mountain.

It comes as a number of fires in the nearby Comeragh mountains in Co Waterford have been reported on Sunday, with Coast Guard Rescue 117 helicopter and local fire service units responding.

In an update issued on Sunday evening for Slievenamon, Tipperary County Council said that emergency services had successfully contained the majority of the affected mountain area.

Response efforts are now focused on a few remaining hot spots.

Many of Sunday’s smoke flare-ups are associated with “changing and swirling wind conditions”, the council said.

The council added that there remains “no risk to lives or property” arising from the wildfires.

“Emergency services will maintain a presence in the area and will continue to monitor conditions closely until all remaining hot spots have been fully extinguished,” the council said.

Farmers had been asked to bring livestock and other animals indoors or move them to areas which are less likely to be affected by smoke. 

Members of the public have also been advised to avoid the area completely unless it is essential, as well as to keep windows and doors closed where smoke is present. 

People are also being advised to monitor vulnerable persons, including older people, young children and those with respiratory conditions. 

If travelling, people are advised to take caution as smoke may reduce visibility on the roads.

Emergency services continue to monitor the situation and work in the area as required, and they say further updates will be provided as information becomes available.

With reporting by Eoghan Dalton