Crone Woods

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Enniskerry's Crone Woods goes up in flames as crews pray for ... (Bray People)

Three Wicklow fire crews have been battling a blaze at Crone Woods in Enniskerry since the early hours of Tuesday morning.

It can, on occasion, be difficult for fire engines and ambulances to get access to locations where people have become injured or where there is a fire.” We ask for people to please avoid open fires such as campfires or disposable barbecues and to fully extinguish their cigarettes,” said Aidan, “We would also ask people that when they are parking to please insure there is access for emergency services. Although the cause of the fire has not been discovered yet, Chief Fire Officer, Aidan Dempsey, states that it is being treated as human error until they discover something to disprove it.

Firefighters battle dense forest fire in Co Wicklow (RTE.ie)

A major fire that erupted in dense forest in Wicklow overnight was almost extinguished by late this afternoon.

This was a fire in mature forest. The exact size of the fire has yet to be determined, but Mr Dempsey said: "It was extensive and it was the worst fire we've had in a couple of years." In a statement, a spokesperson from Coillte said the cause of the blaze had yet to be determined. A private helicopter employed by Coillte took over from the Air Corps and Mr Dempsey said they were still working to put out the remains of the fire this afternoon. The fire service was alerted to the blaze at 1am, but by 6am they were having difficulty containing the fire and Mr Dempsey said they put in a request with the Air Corps for assistance. Chief Fire Officer for Wicklow Fire Service Aidan Dempsey said that the National Parks and Wildlife Service and Coillte are damping down the remains of the fire in Crone Wood.

Fire crews battle forest fires in Wicklow mountains (BreakingNews.ie)

A Status Orange Forest Fire warning is in place as temperatures soar up to 30 degrees across the country.

They are very difficult to control and put firefighters and forest personnel at great risk in their efforts to extinguish them. Still burning this morning and awaiting water drops via helicopter, fire fighters tell me. This is Crone Woods, County Wicklow, Ireland last night.

Dramatic fire spreads near Enniskerry, Wicklow (Independent.ie)

Crews from Bray and Greystones have been battling a forest fire in Crone Woods, Enniskerry, since 1AM on Tuesday morning.

"So, we’ve had an Air Corps helicopter with us for the morning and they’ve been making great inroads into the fire. "They’ve gone back to Baldonnel at the moment to refuel and Coillte have a second helicopter on site now, it’s a private helicopter from Galway, and the Air Corps will be coming back so we’re very hopeful that we’ll get the fire under complete control this afternoon.” "They fought through the night and we contacted the Air Corps during the night so that we could get a helicopter off them at the earliest possible time in the morning.

Wicklow Fire Service battling forest fire since early hours at popular ... (thejournal.ie)

Due to the scale of the fire, crews from Greystones and Baltinglass were later mobilised to further support the response, according to Chief Fire Officer Aidan ...

It is too early to determine the source of ignition of this fire. They are very difficult to control and put firefighters and forest personnel at great risk in their efforts to extinguish them. “Forest fires pose a serious health and safety risk to the public and to people working in the forest sector. THE WICKLOW FIRE Service is fighting a forest fire at Crone Woods in the north of the county, a spot frequented regularly by walkers and hikers. More than 5,000 readers have already pitched in to keep free access to The Journal. More than 5,000 readers have already pitched in to keep free access to The Journal.

Wicklow fire service battling major blaze in forest and popular hiking ... (Irish Mirror)

A helicopter is believed to be en route to the scene of the blaze, which is still ongoing at time of writing, with crews from Bray and Greystones responding ...

That's on top of the status yellow high temperature warning for the eastern half of the country, with Leinster counties being advised to be careful in the heat. A helicopter is believed to be en route to the scene of the blaze, which is still ongoing at time of writing. The fire broke out in the early hours of Tuesday morning at Crone Woods, with crews from Bray and Greystones racing to the scene.

Wicklow Fire Service Battling Crone Woods Forest Fire (Extra.ie)

Crews from the Bray and Greystones branches of Wicklow Fire Service have been battling a forest fire in Enniskerry's Crone Woods overnight.

Coillte also advise: 'Gather all family/group members and move to a safe fuel-free location such as a car park, upwind of the fire. Fire Safety Ireland tweeted: 'Remember, please don't light fires in proximity to dried vegetation!' Chief Fire Officer for Wicklow, Aidan Dempsey told Extra.ie that the crew responded to the forest fire at 1am on Tuesday morning. Coillte advise that where fire outbreaks occur it is important not to attempt to intervene or fight the fire under any circumstances. In a statement made available to Extra.ie, Coillte said: 'There is a National Status Orange Forest Fire Warning in place and Coillte is asking the public to avoid the use of all outdoor fires and other open ignition sources such as barbeques and cigarettes at this time. Crews from the Bray and Greystones branches of Wicklow Fire Service have been battling a forest fire in Enniskerry's Crone Woods overnight.