Wildfire near Kildare explosives factory still going but 'under control'

The fire broke out in bogland earlier this week and spread to forestry at Hortland, near Johnstown.
Wildfire near Kildare explosives factory still going but 'under control'
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A wildfire that's come close to an explosives factory in Co Kildare is still burning, but not thought to be a threat to the plant.

The fire broke out in bogland earlier this week and spread to forestry at Hortland, near Johnstown.

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