Local response praised after major dune fire at Maharees beach 

The blaze at the Maharabeg Cut caused damage to a large section of the Special Area of Conservation
Local response praised after major dune fire at Maharees beach 

Sand dune fire in Maharees west kerry brought under control. Picture: Domnick Walsh 

The "amazing" response of the local community prevented a major fire from spreading at the Maharees, Co Kerry, on Tuesday.

The alarm was raised to a blaze in the sand dunes at the beach shortly after 12.30pm.

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