Fire fighters were fighting a bush blaze in a Dublin Park as the country swelters through a potentially record breaking heatwave.
The Department of Agriculture have issued a Status Orange, High Forest Fire Risk Warning, which will remain in place until Wednesday. The heatwave is expected to come to an abrupt stop on Tuesday night when thunderstorms and heavy rain showers will take hold.
Dublin Fire Brigade rushed to the scene of the fire in Tolka Valley Park in Finglas earlier today.
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Dublin Fire Brigade tweeted: "Firefighters from Finglas are dealing with overgrowth on fire in Tolka Valley Park. A Condition Orange: High Fire Risk is in place nationwide until Wednesday."
Coillte issued the following advice to those who come across a wild fire:
1. Do not light fires in and around forests or open land.
2. Do not attempt to intervene or fight fires under any circumstances.
3. Gather all family/group members and move to a safe fuel-free location such as a car park, upwind of the fire.
4. Telephone Fire and Rescue Services via 112 and report the fire and its location.
5. Evacuate if instructed to do so, and cooperate with all Emergency Service Instructions.
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