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The bog in Forest, Mountmellick on fire. Photo: Paul Lalor
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.
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