
A large gorse fire has taken hold on Bray Head in County Wicklow.
Four fire brigade units are currently at the scene and Gardaí are asking people to avoid the area as they continue to battle the blaze.
@lovelygirlybits #Bray. Had to leave Bray beach as the eyes were starting to sting. Smell like a turf fire now😐 pic.twitter.com/j6nrqXnmKu
— Maria M (@tweertweet) August 16, 2016
Motorists are also warned the smoke may affect visibility.
Another gorse fire on #Bray Head, as seen from Portmarnock. pic.twitter.com/jjdkmE3XcY
— Joni McKenna (@joanmckennaTV) August 16, 2016
It follows two gorse fires at the location in recent weeks.