A woman and her children in an Irish peat bog 1900 involved in the traditional practice of harvesting peat (also known as "turf") for fuel. This activity has been a significant part of Irish rural life for centuries due to the country's extensive peatlands. Peatlands cover a significant portion of Ireland's landscape and have historically been viewed through the lens of poverty and hardship, valued primarily for providing fuel to less affluent communities. The harvesting process often involved e

Have you seen this before? This video shows peat smoking in the ground after a fire in a woodland broke out - which lasted for days. Fire crews say the flames made its way across vegetation, burning into the peat and using roots as pathways. | BBC Somerset