An orange forest fire warning has been put in place across the country as the unseasonably hot weather continues into this weekend.
It will be in place until midday on Monday, the Department of Agriculture has confirmed.
A statement from the Department said: "Arising from current high pressure dominated weather patterns a high fire risk is deemed to exist in all areas where hazardous fuels such as dead grasses and shrub fuels such as heather and gorse exist.
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"An increase in fire risk can be expected through the coming weekend as these conditions persist.
"Current ignition risks appear to be mainly associated burning of vegetation in upland areas.
"Fire behaviour and rates of spread are likely to be influenced by lower daytime humidity levels and light to moderate wind speeds during the lifespan of this warning."
The Department has also issued advice to the public on what they can do to avoid causing outbreaks of fire.
- Do not light or cause fires on open land or around forests
- Dispose of smoking materials responsibly
- Do not attempt to intervene or fight fires
- Gather everybody and move to a safe fuel-free location such as a car park, upwind of fire
- Call 999 or 112 to report a fire.
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