Farmers, landowners and residents in rural Clare are being urged to be vigilant due to a high risk fire warning in place. The orange alert has been triggered by low levels of humidity and rain, which has led to an enhanced likelihood of blazes in areas of dead grass and forestry. Fires may occur naturally in the coming days, however people are being urged to report any suspicious or illegal activity to Gardaí immediately and all fires to the emergency services. Clare's Assistant Senior Chief Fire Officer Colm Frawley has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan they want to prevent as much damage and destruction as possible.