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‘Hopefully, they stop it before it reaches us’ – fears for homes in Tipperary as Slievenamon wildfires continue to burn

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Fire crews in County Tipperary, Ireland, are working to contain ongoing wildfires on the slopes of Slievenamon. While emergency teams have reported significant progress in their efforts to control the blaze, shifting conditions have presented fresh challenges for responders on the ground.

Local residents have expressed concern as the fire continues to burn, with fears mounting that the flames could reach nearby properties. Among the structures currently under threat is a cottage owned by composer Andrew Lloyd Webber. Authorities remain focused on preventing the fire from spreading further toward residential areas.

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