Large fire blazing in the Comeragh Mountains in Waterford

A large fire is blazing in the Comeragh Mountains in Waterford this evening.

WLR News understands emergency services are in attendance.

Huge clouds of smoke can be seen billowing from the blaze, which is located north east of Seefin.

@wlrfm @munsterexpress
Fires 🔥 in the Comeragh Mountains this evening.
A lot of smoke..
Wouldn't fancy living nearby.. pic.twitter.com/BBxAJgRxuJ

— Shane McDonnell (@alanladd2010) September 1, 2022

There are reports that this fire is approximately one mile in width but that there are also other fires in the vicinity.

Either the Comeragh mountains have suddenly become volcanic or that's the biggest gorse fire I've ever seen up there pic.twitter.com/rfMyWKdnA3

— Minister for Spuds at the Dept of Bacon & Cabbage (@FCTwenteBenson) September 1, 2022