Warning on gorse fire dangers

A WARNING was given yesterday that fire services in Kerry could be delayed in getting to major incidents because of the large number of gorse fires they have to deal with.

Since Friday last, Kerry fire brigades have attended up to 70 gorse fires, some of which threatened private forestry, as well as ancient woodlands in Killarney National Park.

Tralee Fire Brigade station officer Nigel Corner said its biggest problem at this time of year was that the service was stretched completely while dealing with these fires.