PHOTOS: Local Fire Service battles barn fire on Kildare border

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Published 14th Feb 2022, 14:01 GMT

Wicklow Fire Service at the scene / PHOTOS: WICKLOW FIRE SERVICE

placeholder image — Wicklow Fire Service at the scene / PHOTOS: WICKLOW FIRE SERVICE

Local firefighters rushed to a barn fire near Hollwood at the weekend.

Wicklow Fire Service crews from Blessington, Dunlavin and Baltinglass all attended the scene at Knockroe.

placeholder image — Wicklow Fire Service crews from Blessington, Dunlavin and Baltinglass all attended the scene at Knockroe.

Wicklow Fire Service said: "The Knockroe barn fire was a team effort. Blessington were supported by the Dunlavin crew and with the water tanker from Baltinglass.

placeholder image — Wicklow Fire Service said: "The Knockroe barn fire was a team effort. Blessington were supported by the Dunlavin crew and with the water tanker from Baltinglass.

"It takes time and effort to ensure there are no “hot spots”.

placeholder image — "It takes time and effort to ensure there are no “hot spots”.

Firefighters used thermal imaging cameras to help them target the hottest point of the blaze.

The Fire Service added: "Photos (above) demonstrate why Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC) is an important part of process."

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