Latest: Battle against Galway forest fire 'a small bit better' today, says Air Corps Captain

LATEST: Air Corps Captain Sean McCarthy says today has been a more successful one for crews trying to tackle the forest fire in Co Galway, before warning that dry conditions could yet cause the blaze to grow.

Latest: Battle against Galway forest fire 'a small bit better' today, says Air Corps Captain
Wed, 10 May, 2017 - 13:26

Update 6.40pm: Air Corps Captain Sean McCarthy says today has been a more successful one for crews trying to tackle the forest fire in Co Galway, before warning that dry conditions could yet cause the blaze to grow.

Speaking on RTÉ's Drivetime, Captain McCarthy described the extent of the blaze.

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