Dozens of acres of forestry destroyed in large West Roscommon forest fire
Acres of forestry are currently on fire in the Gorthaganny area of West Roscommon. Pic: Liam Reynolds
Several units of the fire service are currently at the scene of a large forest fire in the Gorthaganny area of West Roscommon.
The fire, which broke out earlier this afternoon, is covering a large area and is continuing to spread as it is fanned by strong winds.
Plumes of smoke, up to 1,000 feet in height, can be seen for several miles in the West Roscommon area. It is understood that already up to 40 acres of forestry may have been destroyed.
Roscommon Fire Service has confirmed that several units of the fire service are currently at the scene battling to bring the blaze under control and stop it from spreading to nearby homes.
* The Roscommon Herald will update this story when more details become available.
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