23/07/2026
Significant Wildfire On Slievenamon As Air And Ground Crews Respond
Coillte has confirmed that a significant wildfire remains active on Slievenamon Mountain, Co. Tipperary. The fire is understood to have started on open mountain ground before moving into an adjacent Coillte forest. Coillte personnel are on site with Tipperary Fire and Rescue Service and the Air Corps as work continues to bring the blaze under control. Two helicopters are supporting operations from the air.
It is too early to determine the cause or the full extent of the damage. Coillte and the emergency services will remain at the scene until the wildfire has been fully contained.
Members of the public are urged to stay away from the area and to keep local access roads clear so emergency vehicles can pass without obstruction. The public is also asked not to operate drones in the vicinity, as they pose a significant risk to helicopter operations.
Separately, Coillte reminds the public that a Status Orange High Forest Fire Risk Warning remains in effect until 12 noon on Friday, 24 July.
Continued vigilance is required in all areas with open public access, particularly where high-risk activities may occur. Particular care should be taken on peatland areas. Landowners and land managers are encouraged to remain alert to any signs of fire activity and to report suspicious incidents to An Garda Síochána.
Visitors to forests and other recreational areas should follow all fire safety guidance, comply with relevant bye-laws and avoid using barbecues or any other outdoor fire sources on forest lands for the duration of the warning. Visitors to the countryside are also asked to park responsibly and ensure access routes remain clear for emergency services.
In the interests of public safety, Coillte advises the following:
1. Do not light fires in or around forests or open land.
2. Do not attempt to intervene or fight fires under any circumstances.
3. Move to a safe, fuel-free location such as a car park, upwind of the fire.
4. Call the Fire and Rescue Services on 112 and report the fire and its location.
5. Evacuate if instructed to do so and cooperate with all Emergency Service instructions.
It is too early to determine the cause or the full extent of the damage. Coillte and the emergency services will remain at the scene until the wildfire has been fully contained.
Members of the public are urged to stay away from the area and to keep local access roads clear so emergency vehicles can pass without obstruction. The public is also asked not to operate drones in the vicinity, as they pose a significant risk to helicopter operations.
Separately, Coillte reminds the public that a Status Orange High Forest Fire Risk Warning remains in effect until 12 noon on Friday, 24 July.
Visitors to forests and other recreational areas should follow all fire safety guidance, comply with relevant bye-laws and avoid using barbecues or any other outdoor fire sources on forest lands for the duration of the warning. Visitors to the countryside are also asked to park responsibly and ensure access routes remain clear for emergency services.
In the interests of public safety, Coillte advises the following:
1. Do not light fires in or around forests or open land.
2. Do not attempt to intervene or fight fires under any circumstances.
3. Move to a safe, fuel-free location such as a car park, upwind of the fire.
4. Call the Fire and Rescue Services on 112 and report the fire and its location.
5. Evacuate if instructed to do so and cooperate with all Emergency Service instructions.
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