Fire crews in Ireland have substantially reduced the scale and intensity of a wildfire burning on Slievenamon mountain in County Tipperary, though officials cautioned that the cause of the blaze may never be determined.
Tipperary Fire and Rescue Service, supported by aerial water drops from the Irish Air Corps and Coillte, has battled the fire for a second day. The blaze began as a gorse fire before spreading into an oak plantation, though fire breaks kept it contained. Acting Senior Assistant Chief Fire Officer Carol Kennedy noted that flames increased during the day after overnight subduing, and a full assessment is planned for Wednesday morning.
No residential properties are expected to be impacted, but residents have been advised to keep windows and doors closed due to smoke. Authorities warned against flying drones near the fire and requested the public avoid non-essential travel to the area. Other recent wildfires have also affected Killarney National Park and forced closure of a section of the M6 motorway in County Westmeath.