The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has issued a Condition Orange Forest Fire warning in advance of warm weather forecast for the weekend.
The department said that it wants to highlight the dangers to resources and public safety arising from vegetation fires, on and around forests and other public recreation sites, especially those close to urban areas.
Visitors to forests, parks, beaches and other recreation areas are asked not to bring barbeques and other potential fire sources, and to be mindful of parking and access to these areas by emergency services.
In current weather conditions, the department warns that fires can pose significant challenges to firefighting efforts and can also divert emergency service resources away from other types of emergencies.
Smoke from uncontrolled blazes can also impact on human populations downwind of fire incidents.
This year, over 4,355 hectares of land has already been affected by fires.
Orange warning issued for forest fire danger. 🟧
— Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (@agriculture_ie) August 15, 2025
▶️Do not light fires in and around forests or open land
▶️Smoke responsibly
▶️Do not tackle fires under any circumstances
▶️Phone Fire and Rescue Services via 112 or 999 and report the fire and location
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This is the ninth warning to be issued this year.
The department called on forest owners to act immediately to implement fire prevention plans, and urged them to be prepared for the likelihood of fire outbreaks on or around their property, especially those with public access.
High levels of vigilance are required at this point, the department said.
Landowners and managers should ensure that the use of open fires, barbeques and other potential ignition sources do not take place in forest lands and other public areas during the current warm weather phase.
Similarly, the farming community are requested to be particularly vigilant with regard to the use of machinery around hay meadows and crop harvesting, that may pose a risk of fire.
