Firefighters had to be called in to tackle a tractor which went on fire in Co. Cavan earlier this week.

The incident occurred on Monday evening (April 26) in the Butlersbridge area of the county, according to members of Cavan County Fire Service.

In a brief statement on the matter, a spokesperson for the county fire and rescue service said:

"On Monday night firefighters from Cavan Town (CN11) attended a tractor fire in the Butlersbridge area.

"Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS) was used to extinguish the fire.

"This flame retardant foam smothers the fire and is more effective than water alone in these scenarios," the fire service noted, providing photos of its firefighters in action, as well as the aftermath.

With the busy summer months approaching, safety around machinery and fire prevention techniques are particularly relevant.

Here are some useful tips to reduce the risk of your tractor or machinery catching fire.

The safest way to deal with fire is to prevent it according to the Health and Safety Authority.