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Fire Service praised for quick response to wildfire on Sliabh Beagh at the weekend

Jun 8, 2021 13:12 By News Northern Sound
Fire Service praised for quick response to wildfire on Sliabh Beagh at the weekend
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The fire broke out on An Taisce land on the north Monaghan mountain.

Monaghan Fire Service is being praised for its quick response to a wildfire on Sliabh Beagh at the weekend.

On Sunday afternoon, a fire broke out on An Taisce land on the north Monaghan mountain.

It's estimated that 2 acres of ground was scorched at Barratitoppy Upper, with investigations continuing into the ignition source.

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People are being reminded that it's illegal to deliberately start fires between March and September, and such incidents can put wildlife and habitats at risk.

Rory Sheehan, the site co-ordinator in the area for the CAAN Project, said it could have been much worse if it wasn't brought under control:

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