Crews remain at scene of fire at Waterford's Comeragh Mountains as public asked to avoid the area

A gorse fire at the Comeragh Mountains in Co Waterford has been contained and prevented from spreading into nearby forestry. 

Firefighters remain at the scene of the fire, which was reported at around 3pm on Sunday in the Mahon Falls area.

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