Laois has the biggest rise from 33 calls in 2024 from just 3 in 2023.
Westmeath Fire Services is appealing to people across the Midlands to not start fires by burning rubbish.
New figures from the Department of Housing show the numbers of fires caused due to that rose last year in comparison to 2023.
Laois has the biggest rise from 33 in 2024 from just 3 in 2023 , followed by 54 reports from Westmeath and 39 in Offaly.
Senior Assistant Chief Fire Officer with Westmeath Fire Services Pat Hunt says it's concerning:
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