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Wildfire on Slievenamon Forces Evacuations | Cork News
A fierce wildfire on Slievenamon in County Tipperary is spreading rapidly, with smoke reaching Cork city and emergency crews scrambling to contain it. Coillte warns the public to stay away, clear roads, and avoid drones as helicopters battle the blaze. Locals describe the scene as terrifying, but community spirit shines as neighbors and farmers rally to help — even using slurry tankers to douse flames. Officials stress these fires are human-caused and urge extreme caution outdoors, with a national high-risk warning in place. Public safety and property protection remain the top priorities as…
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