Farmers ‘over-represented’ in Irish fire fatalities October 17, 2019 Rural Life Farmers and those living in rural areas are at a higher risk of dying in residential fires, according to the first ever research…
‘Condition Orange’ fire risk warning issued June 28, 2019 Environment The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has issued a ‘Condition Orange – High Fire Risk ‘ warning for the country over…
Department issues ‘high forest fire risk warning’ May 13, 2019 Forestry The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has issued a Condition Orange forest fire danger warning. The warning is valid from today,…
Department issues Orange forest fire alert April 18, 2019 Forestry The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has issued an Orange forest fire alert warning for much of the country for the…
Uncontrolled upland burning condemned by Wicklow Uplands Council February 27, 2019 Rural Life There is a perception among some that upland burning within the permissive season is ‘controlled’, while outside the season is ‘uncontrolled’. Wicklow Uplands…
5 steps to help prevent forest fires in your area June 25, 2018 Environment The Department of Agriculture has issued a Condition Orange warning for fires due to current dry conditions and high temperatures. To help farmers…
How to minimise the risk of fires when baling May 26, 2017 Machinery Farmers and agricultural contractors have been advised to take all precautionary measures possible to minimise the risk of fires when baling. It is…
