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Agriland
06-05-2025
- Climate
- Agriland
Clare fire crews deployed again as gorse fire reignites
Units from the Ennistymon Fire & Rescue Service in Co. Clare have been deployed again this afternoon (Tuesday, May 6) after reports that a gorse and forestry fire has reignited. The teams were remobilised to attend the site of the wildland fire in the townland of Kilmoon near Lisdoonvarna at 1:00p.m today following reports of smoke. A helicopter fitted with a 'Bambi Bucket' is providing air support to the fire service and Coillte staff who are also on site. It is the second time in two days that Clare fire crews have been deployed to tackle the wild fire. Clare County Fire & Rescue Service were initially mobilised to location on Monday, May 5. Resources from Ennistymon, Ennis and Shannon Fire Brigades attended the significant bog gorse and forestry fire which continued throughout the day. Assistance was provided by the Clare Civil Defence Drone Unit in providing a live overview of the area affected. A spokesperson for Clare County Fire & Rescue Service said this allowed for the appropriate deployment of personnel to deal with containing the fire, together with protecting property and nearby forestry. Gorse and forestry fire Following a request for aerial support through the duty officer at the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management, the helicopter fitted with the 'Bambi Bucket' was mobilised to assist the fire service teams in dealing with the incident. Approximately 50ha of land was affected directly. This fire is underway during the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine (DAFM) Condition Orange – High Fire Risk period. Clare County Fire and Rescue Service is continuing to appeal to forest owners, farmers, rural dwellers, and other countryside users to be extremely vigilant regarding fire activity. All fires should be immediately reported to the Fire and Emergency Services by calling 112 or 999.
Agriland
06-05-2025
- Climate
- Agriland
Crews bring Clare gorse and forestry fire under control
Clare County Fire & Rescue Service were mobilised to a wildfire in the townland of Kilmoon near Lisdoonvarna in recent days (Monday May 5). Resources from Ennistymon, Ennis and Shannon Fire Brigades attended the significant bog gorse and forestry fire which continued throughout the day. Assistance was provided by the Clare Civil Defence Drone Unit in providing a live overview of the area affected. A spokesperson for Clare County Fire & Rescue Service said this allowed for the appropriate deployment of personnel to deal with containing the fire, together with protecting property and nearby forestry. Gorse and forestry fire Following a request for aerial support through the duty officer at the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management, a helicopter fitted with a 'Bambi Bucket' was mobilised to assist the fire service teams in dealing with the incident. Approximately 50ha of land was affected directly. Similar gorse fires have been seen in all parts of the country around this time of year in the past, such as this one in Northern Ireland 'Due to the work and persistence of the fire personnel, with the assistance of the civil defence drone unit and aerial support, the fire was contained to this area,' the spokesperson said. 'All personnel involved worked hard in difficult conditions throughout the day and at approximately [10:00p.m], fire service personnel were satisfied that the fire was out.' No damage has been reported to any buildings. This fire occurred during the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine (DAFM) Condition Orange – High Fire Risk period. Clare County Fire and Rescue Service is continuing to appeal to forest owners, farmers, rural dwellers, and other countryside users to be extremely vigilant regarding fire activity. All fires should be immediately reported to the Fire and Emergency Services by calling 112 or 999. Warning Last week, Coillte urged the public to avoid lighting fires or barbecues in high-risk areas outdoors and to remember: Do not light fires in the outdoors around forests or open land; Do not attempt to intervene or fight forest fires under any circumstances; In the event of a fire, gather all family/group members and move to a safe fuel-free location such as a car park, upwind of the fire; Telephone Fire and Rescue Services via 112 and report the fire and its location; and report the fire and its location; Evacuate if instructed to do so, and cooperate with all emergency service instructions. Landowners and rural users are advised to stay alert, report any suspicious activity to An Garda Síochána, and ensure emergency access routes remain clear.
The South African
29-04-2025
- Climate
- The South African
Cape Town wildfire: Smoke engulfs Cape Town
South African National Parks (SANParks) has provided an update into the ongoing fight against the wildfires in the Constantiaberg mountains. On Monday night, a flare-up started above Boyes Drive and is slowly burning down towards the road above Lakeside. Another flare-up occurred in Chapman's Peak around the early hours of the morning and is burning towards Hout Bay. Four helicopters were once again launched on Tuesday morning and will focus on containing these two areas. The fireline above Tokai is being managed well with much of the active fire from last night extinguished. Crews remain in the area to ensure flare is addressed swiftly if it occurs. Thus far, about 3 000 hectares of vegetation has burnt. Members of the community who were evacuated on Sunday as a precaution have now returned to their homes. The public are urged to strictly adhere to all hiking and mountain bike trail closures and to avoid the Silvermine, Tokai and Boyes Drive areas of Table Mountain National Park for their own safety and to allow easy access for firefighters. Further updates will be provided in the course of the day. It's scarcely believable therefore that SANParks has confirmed that there is a continued concern regarding the presence of cyclists in areas that have been closed off due to fire damage and ongoing firefighting operations. Those cyclists – and the public in general – is urged to comply with all trail closures to ensure their safety. WATCH | Working on Fire Huey loses its Bambi Bucket SANParks confirmed in its latest update on Monday evening that fire crews from various agencies, including aerial support, have been actively working throughout the day to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby communities, including Tokai, Zwaanswyk, Noordhoek, and Clovelly. While fire conditions in the Zwaanswyk, Ou Kaapse Weg, Silvermine, and Noordhoek areas are reported to be under control, crews are continuously monitoring for flare-ups. Early this morning, four helicopters began water bombing operations to assist ground crews in their efforts. Fortunately, there has been no structural damage reported, although approximately 2 600 hectares of vegetation have been impacted by the fire. All available resources from the Table Mountain National Park Fire Management, NCC Environmental Services and Volunteer Wildfire Services, Working on Fire, Provincial Disaster Management, Enviro Wildfire Services, Cape Peninsula Fire Protection Services, City Biodiversity Management and the City of Cape Town Fire and Rescue Services are actively on-site. Ou Kaapse Weg is now open to the public. However, SANParks has asked everyone not to stop and hike into the burnt areas. Some spots are still hot, and people have already attempted to access closed sections of the park. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) and other welfare organisations are already on site, monitoring the animals that have been impacted by the fire. As a precaution, the following areas will remain closed until further notice: – Tokai and Silvermine, both east and west hiking trails will remain closed to the public. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely and will issue further updates as conditions change. The City of Cape Town has issued a call for public support, asking for donations to sustain the firefighters working under extreme conditions. The immediate needs for the crews include: Bottled water Nutritional drinks such as Energade and Powerade such as Energade and Powerade Energy bars Saline-based eye drops to alleviate discomfort caused by smoke and ash Officials emphasised the importance of keeping firefighters hydrated and energised as they face gruelling conditions on the fire lines. Those wishing to assist are asked to deliver donations to designated collection points set up by the City. Those donation points include: Newlands Fire Base Lakeside fire station Hair Gallery – 41 Tokai Road Pick n Pay Steenberg Village Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
28-04-2025
- Climate
- The South African
Cape Town wildfire: Cyclists defy orders, enter restricted areas
SANParks has confirmed the presence of cyclists in areas that have been closed off due to ongoing firefighting operations. Image: Gift of the Givers Facebook The wildfire currently affecting the Tokai and Silvermine sections of Table Mountain National Park remains uncontained. It's scarcely believable therefore that SANParks has confirmed that there is a continued concern regarding the presence of cyclists in areas that have been closed off due to fire damage and ongoing firefighting operations. Those cyclists – and the public in general – is urged to comply with all trail closures to ensure their safety. It is strongly recommended that the public avoid accessing the central and southern sections of Table Mountain National Park at this time. WATCH | Working on Fire Huey loses its Bambi Bucket SANParks confirmed in its latest update on Monday evening that fire crews from various agencies, including aerial support, have been actively working throughout the day to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby communities, including Tokai, Zwaanswyk, Noordhoek, and Clovelly. While fire conditions in the Zwaanswyk, Ou Kaapse Weg, Silvermine, and Noordhoek areas are reported to be under control, crews are continuously monitoring for flare-ups. Early this morning, four helicopters began water bombing operations to assist ground crews in their efforts. Fortunately, there has been no structural damage reported, although approximately 2 600 hectares of vegetation have been impacted by the fire. All available resources from the Table Mountain National Park Fire Management, NCC Environmental Services and Volunteer Wildfire Services, Working on Fire, Provincial Disaster Management, Enviro Wildfire Services, Cape Peninsula Fire Protection Services, City Biodiversity Management and the City of Cape Town Fire and Rescue Services are actively on-site. Teams will continue to address hotspots throughout the night, although aerial operations will conclude before 19:00 due to darkness. Road closures, SPCA on the scene Ou Kaapse Weg is now open to the public. However, SANParks has asked everyone not to stop and hike into the burnt areas. Some spots are still hot, and people have already attempted to access closed sections of the park. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) and other welfare organisations are already on site, monitoring the animals that have been impacted by the fire. As a precaution, the following areas will remain closed until further notice: – Tokai and Silvermine, both east and west hiking trails will remain closed to the public. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely and will issue further updates as conditions change. Donations The City of Cape Town has issued a call for public support, asking for donations to sustain the firefighters working under extreme conditions. The immediate needs for the crews include: Bottled water Nutritional drinks such as Energade and Powerade such as Energade and Powerade Energy bars Saline-based eye drops to alleviate discomfort caused by smoke and ash Officials emphasised the importance of keeping firefighters hydrated and energised as they face gruelling conditions on the fire lines. Those wishing to assist are asked to deliver donations to designated collection points set up by the City. Those donation points include: Newlands Fire Base Lakeside fire station Hair Gallery – 41 Tokai Road Pick n Pay Steenberg Village What do you think possesses a cyclist – or anyone for that matter – to enter restricted areas? Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
28-04-2025
- Climate
- The South African
Cape Town wildfire: Over 2 600 hectares burnt
The wildfire currently affecting the Tokai and Silvermine sections of Table Mountain National Park remains uncontained. Fire crews from various agencies, including aerial support, have been actively working throughout the day to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby communities, including Tokai, Zwaanswyk, Noordhoek, and Clovelly. SANParks confirmed in its latest update that while fire conditions in the Zwaanswyk, Ou Kaapse Weg, Silvermine, and Noordhoek areas are reported to be under control, crews are continuously monitoring for flare-ups. WATCH | Working on Fire Huey loses its Bambi Bucket Early this morning, four helicopters began water bombing operations to assist ground crews in their efforts. Fortunately, there has been no structural damage reported, although approximately 2 600 hectares of vegetation have been impacted by the fire. All available resources from the Table Mountain National Park Fire Management, NCC Environmental Services and Volunteer Wildfire Services, Working on Fire, Provincial Disaster Management, Enviro Wildfire Services, Cape Peninsula Fire Protection Services, City Biodiversity Management and the City of Cape Town Fire and Rescue Services are actively on-site. Teams will continue to address hotspots throughout the night, although aerial operations will conclude before 19:00 due to darkness. There is a continued concern regarding the presence of cyclists in areas that have been closed off due to fire damage and ongoing firefighting operations. The public is urged to comply with all trail closures to ensure their safety. It is strongly recommended that members of the public avoid accessing the central and southern sections of Table Mountain National Park at this time. Ou Kaapse Weg is now open to the public. However, SANParks has asked everyone not to stop and hike into the burnt areas. Some spots are still hot, and people have already attempted to access closed sections of the park. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) and other welfare organisations are already on site, monitoring the animals that have been impacted by the fire. As a precaution, the following areas will remain closed until further notice: – Tokai and Silvermine, both east and west hiking trails will remain closed to the public. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely and will issue further updates as conditions change. The City of Cape Town has issued a call for public support, asking for donations to sustain the firefighters working under extreme conditions. The immediate needs for the crews include: Bottled water Nutritional drinks such as Energade and Powerade such as Energade and Powerade Energy bars Saline-based eye drops to alleviate discomfort caused by smoke and ash Officials emphasised the importance of keeping firefighters hydrated and energised as they face gruelling conditions on the fire lines. Those wishing to assist are asked to deliver donations to designated collection points set up by the City. Those donation points include: Newlands Fire Base Lakeside fire station Hair Gallery – 41 Tokai Road Pick n Pay Steenberg Village Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
