Spikes in emissions in Cork and Kerry linked to gorse fires

A gorse fire in Killarney on the final day of March destroyed 150 acres of the National Park there. Picture: Peter O’Toole

Spikes in noxious emissions have been observed in mountainous areas in Cork, Kerry and Wicklow and the Comeragh Mountains in recent weeks, due to “reckless and irresponsible” fire starting.