Orange fire danger notice issued for Donegal


The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has issued a Fire Danger Notice, Condition Orange, for all areas where hazardous fuels such as gorse, heather, dried grasses, and other vegetation exist. The Notice is in effect until 6pm on May 29 2023. Donegal County Council is appealing to landowners and members of the public […]


Gorse fire warning for Donegal


An orange fire danger notice for Donegal has been issued by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. The warning is in place for all areas where hazardous fuels such as gorse, heather, dried grasses, and other vegetation exist. The Notice is in effect until Saturday, April 22 at 6pm. Donegal County Council wishes […]


Gorse fire alert after Gaoth Dobhair outbreak


UNNECESSARY call outs, like tackling gorse fires, are putting fire fighters at a greater risk of Covid-19, Donegal’s Chief Fire Officer Joseph McTaggart has warned this week. There have been a number of gorse fires in the county over the last few weeks and the latest was on Monday evening in Gaoth Dobhair. The fire […]


Wildfire at Lough Eske


Fire fighters worked into the early hours last night to put out a fire on the mountains near Lough Eske, Donegal. The fire started on Monday evening, and local fire brigades were joined at the scene by crews from surrounding areas including units from Donegal Town, Stranorlar and Ballyshannon. The fire affected a large part […]

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