Overview

• Police said the 66-year-old was trying to remove weeds when the blaze started on Monday morning.
• Sparks from the device ignited a nearby hedge, which caught fire in the dry conditions.
• Firefighters reached the scene promptly and put out the flames before they spread.
• Property damage was estimated at several hundred euros, and no injuries were reported.
• Police and the fire service warned residents against using open flames for weed control during summer dryness.