Chief Fire Officer, Dermot Brannigan believes that routine fire safety checks should be carried out, particularly at night.

Significant smoke is in the area and not clearing at the moment due to weather conditions.

Northern Sound spoke to the homeowner who confirmed that nobody was injured in the blaze.

Monaghan Fire Service is putting a particular emphasis on recruitment.

Siobhán McKenna has urged members of the public be mindful of their actions this Halloween.

Local primary schools across Monaghan will take part in the week-long initiative.

The figures were revealed by Monaghan County Council.