The blaze broke out on Tara Hill in Gorey at around 3.45pm, with seven units from Wexford and Wicklow Fire Services battling the blaze overnight along with gardaí, local farmers and Coillte officials in a bid bring it under control.

Seven units from Wexford and Wicklow Fire Services have been battling the blaze overnight along with gardai and local farmers to bring it under control.