Orange High Fire risk for Sligo

Sligo County Council have issued a condition orange high fire risk for the county.
Members of the public are urged to exercise caution during this phase of extremely dry weather.
The warning is in place since yesterday, and remains in place until May 13th.
They say it is an offence to cut, grub, burn or otherwise destroy any vegetation growing on any land not then cultivated between 1st March and 31st August in any year.
Landowners found burning illegally could face fines, imprisonment and Single Farm Payment penalties, where applicable.
They have urged members of the public that if you see a fire, report it to the Fire Service straight away by calling 999 or 112.
Do not wait for somebody else to make the call. You will not be billed by Sligo County Council for making the call.