Emergency services at scene of fire in Comeragh Mountains in Waterford

Emergency services are at the scene of a fire in the Comeragh Mountains in County Waterford.

The fire is understood to have broken out in the Mahon Falls area this morning.

Members of the Waterford Fire Service are at the scene of the blaze.

The Rescue 117 helicopter has also been seen operating in the vicinity.

There are large clouds of smoke rising from the mountains, which can be seen in a number of locations across the county.

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There is also a smell of smoke being reported in the east of the county, including Waterford city.

It follows a fire which broke out in a field near the Metal Man in Tramore this morning.