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Gardaí appeal to reduce forest fires in 2012

Under certain circumstances, and based mainly on tradition, the burning of land to clear scrub and other unwanted vegetation has become an accepted practice. Gardaí want to emphasise the threat that land and forest fires present to people’s lives and property. It is the responsibility of every member of the community, particularly those living near wooded areas, to comply with the legislation and undertake burning in a controlled manner. In addition, members of the community should make themselves aware of the necessary precautions relating to controlled burning by contacting the local fire services for advice or visit www.garda.ie

IFA and gardaí warn against spring-time bog and forest fires

A lot of public and private land was destroyed in Mayo last March and April due to bog and forest fires.

Westmeath does not need another fire station

There are no plans to build a fire station in Kinnegad despite a 260 per cent increase in its population in the last 10 years, Westmeath County Council learned at its monthly meeting in Mullingar this week (February 23).

Firefighters could have alleviated hardship for flooding victims, says Healy Eames

Local Fine Gael senator Fidelma Healy Eames has questioned why the Galway Fire Service, the only local emergency organisation “equipped to suck up and remove water”, was not fully engaged to deal with the recent flooding in east and south Galway.

 

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