Rising temperatures and low levels of rainfall during the past seven days have led to a the risk of wild fires increasing significantly Picture: Michael Croghan
Fire service units from Longford, Granard and Edgeworthstown Fire Service units are battling a blaze on Cloonaugh Bog near the village.
The extensive bog fire was still burning in the Drumlish area this morning.
Rising temperatures and low levels of rainfall during the past seven days have led to a the risk of wild fires increasing significantly.
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Local authorities have issued a public warning and asked people to be careful and vigilant when it comes to handling cigarette butts and disposable barbecues.
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