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Fears a repeat of bog fires in West Roscommon could occur in hot spell

May 26, 2026 17:25
By Shannonside News
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Fears a repeat of bog fires in West Roscommon could occur in hot spell

It's almost exactly a year since hundreds of acres of forestry was destroyed in Gortaganny.

There are fears of a repeat of last year's devastating bog fire in west Roscommon - in the current hot spell. It's almost exactly a year since hundreds of acres of forestry was destroyed in Gortaganny.

Temperatures have soared to 30 degrees here today - and will again tomorrow. Former fire-fighter Micheál Frain, from Ballaghaderreeen, says he wants to avoid another big fire:

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