All forest owners and managers across the Northern Sound region have been advised to prepare for likely outbreaks of fire.
That's according to Monaghan's Chief fire officer Dermot Brannigan, in relation to the "Condition Orange" fire warning which has been issued due weather temperatures.
Speaking to Northern Sound, Dermot advised all forest owners, farmers, rural dwellers and other countryside users to be "extremely vigilant" regarding fire activity.
He added that it is also important to report any suspicious or illegal activity to the Gardai and to report all fires immediately to the Fire and Emergency Services.
Members of the public and visitors to recreational areas should cooperate with all requests regarding fire safety, obey all relevant bye-laws and be considerate in parking vehicles so as
not to impede access by emergency vehicles.
Where fire outbreaks occur at or near recreational areas the following actions should be taken by visitors in the interests of safety.
- Do not light fires in and around forests or open land.
- Do not attempt to intervene or fight fires under any circumstances.
- Gather all family/group members and move to a safe fuel-free location such as a car
park, upwind of the fire. - Telephone Fire and Rescue Services via 112 and report the fire and its location.
- Evacuate if instructed to do so, and cooperate with all Emergency Service Instructions.
