Roscommon's chief fire officer says an increasing wind has posed a significant challenge in tackling fires in the west of the county.
It follows the outbreak of a major fire in Gortaganny yesterday afternoon which then spread to a significant area.
A number of local roads have now been closed and residents are being urged to stay indoors.
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Fire-fighting helicopters remain in the area this afternoon as they work to douse forestry and surrounding bogland.
Chief fire officer John Keane says every effort is being made to keep local homes safe:
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Fire brigades from Boyle, Ballaghaderreen and Ballyhaunis have been at the scene over the past 24 hours .
Castlerea fire station closed in 2017, and local Sinn Féin TD Claire Kerrane believes it should reopen:
