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GARDA HELICOPTER TO ASSIST WITH GALWAY GORSE FIRES
The Garda helicopter is on its way to Galway to assist fire services battling gorse fires.
Emergency services are attempting to contain several fires in the Galway West area this evening, however there are currently no homes in danger.
A gorse fire is being attended to in Baile An TSléibhe by two units while one unit is also battling a blaze in Knockarassar in Moycullen.
Galway Bay fm News reports a unit is also making its way to Boley Beg East on the Rahoon Road where a bog fire has also been reported.
However, a fire at Park East in Spiddal has now been brought under control.
Meanwhile, the Spiddal to Moycullen road is currently impassable through the mountain road and Gardaí are attempting to divert traffic away from the area.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible because of the volume of smoke in the area.
The Garda helicopter will assist the fire services in methods of tackling the fires.