Emergency responders extinguish gorse blaze at Ticknock Park in Dublin
The Ticknock Park wildfire, which began on Tuesday night, August 12, 2025, continues to pose a challenge for firefighters in Dublin. The Dublin Fire Brigade (DFB) is still actively engaged in controlling the blaze on Wednesday.
The exact cause of the wildfire remains undisclosed, but precautionary advice suggests that open fires or barbecues could be a common culprit in such conditions. Authorities have issued appeals for the public to avoid open flames and to only use barbecues in designated areas to prevent further wildfires.
The fire has proven persistent, necessitating coordinated efforts from multiple firefighting units including those from Cherrywood, Dun Laoghaire, Donnybrook, and Dún Laoghaire areas. Firefighters have been managing pockets of fire and dealing with smoke spreading over a wide area due to stable air conditions.
Firefighters are employing a variety of tools to prevent the wildfire from spreading. They are using backpack sprayers, lightweight hoses, and other equipment to combat the flames. Two fire engines from Dun Laoghaire and Donnybrook fire stations are currently on scene, being supported by a water tanker and foam tender.
The smoke from the wildfire has caused visibility issues in the area near M50. Dublin City Council has asked local residents to close all windows and doors if they are affected by the smoke. Videos posted to social media show a thick layer of smoke across the area near M50.
Fine Gael Councillor for Glencullen-Sandyford, Pierce Dargan, has stated that most wildfires are caused by people who have barbecues or set camp fires. The Ticknock wildfire is being managed by units from Dún Laoghaire and Donnybrook stations of the Dublin Fire Brigade.
In response to the ongoing wildfire, the DFB took to Twitter to appeal to the public, urging them to avoid setting open fires and to only use barbecues in designated places. The Ticknock wildfire had a flare-up on Wednesday, as reported to Dublin City Council.
The Ticknock wildfire at Cherrywood has been a focus for firefighters since Tuesday night. This incident serves as a reminder for the public to be cautious with open flames and to only use barbecues in designated areas to ensure the safety of all.
Despite the ongoing efforts of the Dublin Fire Brigade (DFB) to combat the Ticknock Park wildfire, authorities warn against open flames due to the fire's possible connection to such activities. In hopes of preventing further wildfires, the public is encouraged to only use barbecues in designated areas, as suggested precautionary advice.
