Dublin firefighters have repeated their appeal to the public to take measures to prevent wildfires. Crews have been extra busy over the past week in the wake of baking hot temperatures, and Dublin firefighters were again called to action yesterday.
Crews from Rathfarnham and Dun Laoghaire fire stations were called to a fire in Sandyford, off the Blackglen Road. The blaze had taken hold and smoke was widely visible in the area.
Crews tweeted at 11pm yesterday (Friday): "Firefighters from Rathfarnham and Dun Laoghaire fire stations were called to a gorse wildfire in Sandyford. Help prevent wildfires."
The public are advised to reduce the chances of wildfires by not lighting camp fires; not using a barbecue, disposable or reusable, outside of designated areas; disposing of smoking materials in a responsible manner; leaving no trace - taking litter home as the sun's energy can be magnified through glass bottles, and litter can be set on fire by opportunistic arsonists; reporting suspicious or anti-social behaviour to An Garda Siochana at the first opportunity; not parking on grass verges as your car’s exhaust system can start a fire, and parking responsibly as illegal and irresponsible parking can hamper any efforts of getting fire appliances to the fire quickly.
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