News - bog fire
Fire Service deployed to North Longford village after bog blaze reignites
Bog fires are known to burn and smolder underground, and can be extremely difficult to fully put out without heavy and prolonged rain.
May 13, 2025 16:17
Major Longford bog fire brought under control this evening
Members of Longford Fire Service attended the scene at 1pm today and began tackling the worst of the blaze.
May 12, 2025 17:04
Large bog fire still burning in Longford, according to local Senator
Longford, Granard and Edgeworthstown Fire Service units are tackling the fire on Cloonaugh Bog close to the village.
May 12, 2025 08:24
Emergency Services tackling bog fire outside Drumlish Village
Longford, Granard and Edgeworthstown Fire Service units are tackling the fire on Cloonaugh Bog close to the village.
May 11, 2025 22:50
Warning issued by animal activist after local bog fires threaten nesting curlews
The country is on an alert for bog fires after a lengthy dry spell this month.
Apr 29, 2022 08:25
Leitrim Fire services urge public not to delay in reporting bog fires
Leitrim fire services are highlighting a mistaken assumption that members of the public will be charged a call-out fee for reporting forest or bog fires.
Mar 18, 2021 13:47Shannonside Newsletter
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