Laois fire service warn of high risk after fire on bog

Laois people have been warned against the danger of fires on bogland, in the wake of a fire near Mountmellick.

Last Bank Holiday Monday evening, fire swept through vegetations in Forest Bog, near the town.

This photo was taken by local nature photographer Paul Lalor.

A fire crew from Mountmellick managed to put out the blaze, after Mr Lalor raised the alert.

Anthony Tynan is Assistant CFO with Laois County Fire & Rescue Service.

"We had a crew there for two hours. Lighting fires on land is illegal and it also has a high risk of spreading due to the dry conditions. It is devastating for the environment and for wildlife," he said.