Wildfire on Slievenamon in Co Tipperary Shows Signs of Progress, Firefighters Remain Vigilant

Fire crews and military aviation assets are containing remaining isolated hotspots on Slievenamon in County Tipperary, according to Tipperary County Council. The multi-agency response enters its seventh day as ground teams work to suppress lingering fire lines.

Current Fire Status and Air Corps Operations

According to Tipperary County Council, smoke levels across the mountain area have dropped significantly since yesterday. Ground crews, supported by the Irish Air Corps, remain stationed on the site to monitor conditions and manage remaining pockets of heat.

Acting Senior Assistant Chief Fire Officer Carol Kennedy, speaking with the Tipperary Fire and Rescue Service, stated that a single line of fire persists around the Holy Year Cross.

“If temperatures rise again it will ignite everything we tackled yesterday,” Ms. Kennedy said, describing the operation as a strategic approach requiring an all-hands-on-deck effort on day seven.

Public Health Warnings and Multi-Agency Response

Local authorities warn that intermittent smoke may drift toward areas close to Slievenamon, depending on wind direction and fire activity. Tipperary County Council advises residents, particularly individuals with underlying respiratory conditions, to take appropriate precautions.

The multi-agency taskforce continues to evaluate weather patterns and field conditions to protect local residents, landowners, firefighters, and the wider community.