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A gorse fire is developing in Glencree Valley Co Wicklow. Wicklow County Council/X
Wildfires
Firefighters ramp up efforts to tackle blazes in both Tipperary and Wicklow
Fire services are tackling blazes on Slievenamon mountain in Tipperary while a gorse fire has developed in Glencree valley, Co Wicklow.
LAST UPDATE | 25 Jul
FIREFIGHTING EFFORTS TO combat a wildfire on the Co Tipperary mountain of Slievenamon continue this afternoon, with emergency services ramping up ground operations.
The fire was first reported on Monday. It worsened on Wednesday when the flames spread to a Coillte forest, propelled by changing winds.
Intensive efforts have been underway to douse the flames and prevent the fire from spreading further. After an aerial operation, works on the ground are now intensifying.
In an update issued this morning, Tipperary County Council said fire activity on the south side of the mountain “has reduced significantly” in recent days.
However, a number of hotspots remain and these are being monitored by crews on the ground. Localised flare-ups became evident on Friday evening, the council added, and these are being dealt with as they arise.
“As operations move into a more intensive ground-based phase, additional specialist equipment has been deployed to support firefighters working in challenging terrain,” the update stated.
Fire and rescue service crews are concentrating their efforts on the north-eastern side of the mountain, while maintaining surveillance across the wider area.
“The current wind direction remains unchanged and is forecast to remain in its present position in the short term. As a result, smoke may continue to affect areas on the eastern side of Slievenamon intermittently throughout the day.”
Residents are asked to take precautions where necessary.
Gorse fire in Glencree valley
Meanwhile, Wicklow County Council has urged members of the public to stay away from the Glencree valley in Co Wicklow, where firefighters are trying to bring a “developing” gorse fire under control.
A helicopter arrived earlier to take a full survey of the situation.
The public are asked to stay away from the Glencree area due to a developing fire in the area.
— Wicklow County Council (@wicklowcoco) July 25, 2026
The Military Road is closed due to firefighting operations and the large quantities of smoke in the area.
Wicklow County Fire Service are advising people living in the area to keep… pic.twitter.com/L2Uuj8wynb
The Military Road is now closed due to firefighting operations and the large quantities of smoke in the area, and Wicklow county fire service have advised people living in the area to keep their windows and doors closed.
Members of the public are also advised to stay indoors when their property is affected by smoke from the fire.
Further updates will be provided as they become available later in the day, the fire service said.
– Additional reporting from Conor Brummell
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