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23 Jan 2026

Large fire across Slieve Bloom mountains

Fire darkens the sky over the Slieve Bloom mountains this evening July 4, seen from Mountmellick.

A fire is burning across the Slieve Bloom mountains this evening Wednesday July 4. 

The fire was first reported in the area between Kinnitty and Cadamstown, with Offaly fire crews responding to fight it.

Helicopters have been used to try to extinguish it from the air.

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