Firefighters Battle Wildfire on Slievenamon | Belfast News

Firefighters are battling a major wildfire on Slievenamon mountain in County Tipperary, which has raged for days and remains active despite overnight efforts. Visibility was hampered by fog and smoke, but crews are pushing forward with support from the Irish Air Corps and Coillte, including aerial water drops from helicopters. The fire spans the entire mountain, requiring a two-front attack, with teams from Clonmel and Carrick-on-Suir on the ground and more help ready to deploy. Favorable weather—moderate temps and a helpful wind—is aiding containment efforts. Public safety is paramount: stay away from the area, avoid foot or vehicle access, and no drones near the scene, as they could disrupt critical water drops. Emergency crews need clear access to do their vital work. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f0bb0bc25c7db95c