The public is being asked to help prevent wildfires as high temperatures continue across Kerry.
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.
It comes as temperatures hit over 24 degrees in Dingle as of midday.
A status yellow high temperature warning is valid of all of Ireland until 9am Friday.
Met Éireann is warning that this could result in heat stress and it may also bring the possibility of forest fires.
As of midday, temperatures hit 24.4 degrees in Dingle, followed by 23.5 degrees in Castleisland, and the mercury rose to 23.3 degrees in both Dooks and Killarney.
The Kerry Fire and Rescue Service says the high temperatures will likely bring an increase in outdoor activities and it’s reminding the public that everyone has a part to play in protecting our unique rural landscapes, communities, habitats and forest resources from the threats posed by wildfire.
The fire service is asking people throughout Kerry to help reduce the risks of fire by not lighting fires in or near woodland and to only use designated barbecue points.
The Kerry Fire Service is also asking that people thoroughly soak barbecue embers after use and make sure that they are extinguished completely.
The fire service is warning that extreme heat increases the risk of fire and if anyone sees a fire they are asked to contact emergency services on 999 or 112.
People are being asked not to approach fires or attempt to extinguish them yourself as the Kerry Fire Service says wildfires can be extremely dangerous and can rapidly change direction and behaviour.
