Killarney

By Sean Moriarty
<h3>Thermal imaging and&nbsp;drones are to be used in an effort to identify the fire risks in the National Park.</h3>
The one-year anniversary of the devastating fire that destroyed 3,000 hectares in the park last April is just one week away.
Forest fires are common in upland areas at this time of the year but last year’s fires caused more damage than any other fire in recent history.
“The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) wishes to remind visitors of the catastrophic impact of lighting fires. In April 2021, a fire ripped through the UNESCO biosphere reserve, resulting in it being destroyed. Complex ecosystems that took hundreds of years to evolve and wildlife destroyed,” said a NPWS statement.
“Habitats including wet heath, ancient oak woodlands, blanket bog dating back to Neolithic times, lakes and waterways were impacted. The NPWS is urging more vigilance and heightened public awareness about the dangers of using naked flames outdoors, the need to protect this national resource is paramount.”

Park rangers to use technology to identify fire hazards

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