Firefighters from the Donegal Fire Service have brought a wildfire under control this afternoon in the Corraffrin area near Ballybofey.
The incident is one of a number of recent fires in Donegal during this dry spell, with Barnesmore and the Knockalla area of Fanad both affected by fire outbreaks on Sunday.
Landowners are being urged to be vigilant during an extended fire danger notice, which is in place until at least Monday, April 14th.
Conditions are optimal for wildfires due to a consistent period of dry weather and dead vegetation after the winter.
Donegal County Council is appealing to everyone to take all necessary measures to prevent the occurrence of further emergencies.
Is an offence to cut, grub, burn or otherwise destroy any vegetation growing on any land not then cultivated between 1st day of March and 31st day of August in any year.
Landowners and members of the public are urged to be vigilant and to report any uncontrolled or unattended fires immediately to the fire service by dialling 999 or 112.
