UPDATE: 'Significant reduction' in fire on Slievenamon
Fire activity on the south side of Slievenamon has reduced significantly, with only some localised hot spots remaining, on Friday afternoon, reports the Fire and Rescue service dealing with the blaze.
Fire and Rescue Service crews are currently concentrating operations on the north-eastern side of the mountain. Wind direction remains unchanged and is expected to remain in its current position in the short term.
Smoke may continue to be noticeable on the eastern side of Slievenamon. Response agencies continue to make steady progress in tackling the wildfire on Slievenamon, with coordinated efforts by all agencies helping to contain and suppress fire activity across the mountain.
This afternoon, conditions on the south side of Slievenamon show a significant reduction in fire activity. While some localised hot spots remains, the fire in this area has reduced considerably. Fire crews will continue to monitor and manage these locations to prevent any re escalation.
The primary focus of operations is now the north-eastern side of the mountain, where Tipperary County Council Fire and Rescue Service crews are actively engaged in firefighting operations. Resources remain concentrated in this area as efforts continue to contain and suppress the remaining fire fronts.
The current wind direction (north eastern) remains unchanged and meteorological forecasts indicate that it is expected to remain in this position in the short term. As a result, smoke may continue to affect areas on the eastern side of Slievenamon intermittently throughout the day.
Members of the public are advised to continue exercising caution in the vicinity of the mountain and to follow any advice issued by emergency services. Those with respiratory conditions should be mindful of smoke levels and take appropriate precautions.
All response agencies remain fully engaged and continue to monitor conditions closely.
Tipperary County Council Fire and Rescue Service would like to thank local residents, landowners, farmers and support agencies for their continued cooperation and support as operations continue.