Residents living as far north as Drogheda could smell smoke from a destructive gorse fire on the Hill of Howth yesterday, it has emerged. Howth continues to be a flashpoint for gorse fires this summer, driven by significant vegetation growth and extremely dry conditions. Firefighters revealed that yesterday’s blaze in Howth was “a separate spit” that had destroyed “a serious amount” of vegetation. Residents in Balbriggan in north county Dublin – and even as far as Drogheda – reported being able to smell smoke from the gorse fire in Howth. Dublin Fire Brigade has reminded day-trippers to dispose of cigarettes responsibly and not use barbecues or light campfires when visiting Howth.

Source: Irish Independent July 06, 2021 13:01 UTC