A Met Éireann warning for high temperatures will take effect in 14 counties at 12pm

Waterford Fire Service tackled the extensive fire in the Williamstown area close to the Deerpark estate on the Outer Ring Road at around 3.30pm on Wednesday.

The blaze broke out on Tara Hill in Gorey at around 3.45pm, with seven units from Wexford and Wicklow Fire Services battling the blaze overnight along with gardaí, local farmers and Coillte officials in a bid bring it under control.

Seven units from Wexford and Wicklow Fire Services have been battling the blaze overnight along with gardai and local farmers to bring it under control.

Three engines, a water tanker and a wildfire-response jeep attended the scene at Mullins Hill