Patrols, which will include the deployment of drones, will be operating in Killarney National Park today as rising temperatures bring a high risk of forest fires.
This comes as temperatures have already risen above 30 degrees in parts of Kerry.
The mercury has risen above 30s degrees in parts of Kerry already, with Glouria in North Kerry recording temperatures of 30.6, while 30.1 degrees was recorded in Curraheen in Tralee just after midday.
In Asdee, temperatures have reached 29 degrees.
Met Éireann has extended its high temperature warning for Ireland until 9am Saturday.
The national forecaster says possible impacts include heat stress and forest fires, with day-time temperatures above 27 degrees, and it’s not expected to drop below 15 degrees at night.
The National Parks and Wildlife Service says warm temperatures like these bring a high risk of forest fire.
As a result, conservation rangers and drone operators will be carrying out patrols in Killarney National Park.
This comes as the Kerry Fire and Rescue Service issued the warning saying everyone has a role to play in protecting rural landscapes and habitats from the risk of fire.
The fire service says wildfires can be extremely dangerous and can rapidly change direction and behaviour.
It’s urging people that see a fire not to approach it or attempt to extinguish it; they are asked to call emergency services on 999 or 112.
