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Ireland's Wildfire Crisis Deepens | Cork News
Ireland’s wildfire crisis is escalating as firefighters battle a four-day blaze in County Tipperary, with smoke drifting into Cork City—highlighting how climate change is turning extreme weather into a new normal. Rising temperatures and prolonged dry spells are fueling rapid fire spread, not just locally but across Europe, triggering droughts and deadly heatwaves. Experts warn poor air quality from these fires could claim over 1,300 Irish lives annually, echoing recent tragedies like the Crosshaven blaze. With air corps helicopters aiding ground crews, authorities urge caution: campfires and…
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