A high risk fire warning is in effect for Clare.
The status orange alert has been issued by the Department of Agriculture, which is advising foresters, farmers, rural dwellers and countryside users to report all fires and any suspicious activity immediately to Emergency Services.
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It is an offence to cut, grub, burn or otherwise destroy any vegetation growing on any land not then cultivated between 1st March and 31st August in any year.
Clare County Council is advising that landowners found burning illegally could face fines, imprisonment and Single Farm Payment penalties, where applicable.
The warning will remain in place until next Tuesday.
