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A wildfire on Slievenamon mountain in County Tipperary has sparked a dramatic community response, with local farmers and contractors stepping up to fight the flames using tractors and water tankers—some working until dawn. As the blaze threatened homes, residents like one farmer who evacuated his family while clearing firebreaks with borrowed equipment showed extraordinary courage. Though the fire briefly died down, it reignited by lunchtime, forcing officials to warn the public to stay away as smoke drifted across counties. This crisis underscores the vital role of local resilience in emergency response.

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