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Firefighters attend large fire in Dublin where scrapped cars are ablaze

Dublin Fire Brigade says smoke from fire can be seen across the city promoting many calls

Fire fighters fight a blaze in Ballymun, north Dublin where around 40 scrapped cars are on fire.
Fire fighters fight a blaze in Ballymun, north Dublin where around 40 scrapped cars are on fire.
Jade Wilson
Sat May 16 2020 - 15:54

Dublin Fire Brigade crews are attending the scene of a large fire in Ballymun which is visible city wide.

Dublin Fire Brigade has said they believe approximately 40 scrap cars are alight at the scene.

Dublin Fire Brigade says smoke from the blaze can be seen across Dublin city leading to a large number of 999 calls.
Dublin Fire Brigade says smoke from the blaze can be seen across Dublin city leading to a large number of 999 calls.
Dublin Fire Brigade says five tenders are attending the blaze.
Dublin Fire Brigade says five tenders are attending the blaze.

The fire is on a site off Junction 4 of the M50 in Dublin. Five fire engines and a water tanker have been sent to deal with the fire.

The fire can be seen all over the city and has lead to a large number of 999 calls, the fire brigade said.

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Dublin Fire Brigade has advised members of the public who live nearby the fire to keep their windows closed due to the large amount of smoke being emitted from the fire.

The cause of the fire is not yet clear.

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