BREAKING: Tipperary public urged to stay away from woods over reports of 'fire and smoke'

The people of Tipperary are being urged to avoid the Glen of Aherlow area, amid reports of smoke and fire coming from the woods.

Reports came in roughly before 4pm today, Thursday, April 10.

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Fire services are currently at the scene in an attempt to contain and nullify the danger.

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Warning of the danger, Cllr Annemarie Ryan Shiner posted to social media, saying: "**Warning** Please stay away from the area in the Glen of Aherlow, between the Millennium Stone and Ballagh. I've received reports of fire and smoke in the woods. Fire services are currently onsite."