Firefighters battle large blaze in north Dublin with smoke visible city wide

Four fire engines are at the scene just off the M50 at Ballymun.

By Stephen McDermott Saturday 16 May 2020, 2:12 PM

May 16th 2020, 2:12 PM 71,761 Views 33 Comments

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Image: Twitter/Dublin Fire Brigade

Image: Twitter/Dublin Fire Brigade

DUBLIN FIRE BRIGADE is “making progress” at the scene of a significant blaze in north Dublin, amid reports of a large plume of smoke visible across the capital.

The fire service confirmed earlier this afternoon that firefighters are battling a blaze off the M50 near Ballymun, and that around 40 scrap cars are alight.

Five fire engines and a water tanker initially attended the scene, before one engine was stood down.

We're making good progress at the #Ballymun fire. The incident has been scaled back from 6 units to 4.

However we're still advising to keep windows closed as a precaution if you live nearby#Dublin #fire #BallymunFire pic.twitter.com/sXysqDklWT
— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) May 16, 2020

Source: Dublin Fire Brigade/Twitter

@DubFireBrigade Ballymun fire visible from Monkstown pic.twitter.com/akTROS5Tm4
— Monkstown Community First Responder (@MonkstownCFR) May 16, 2020

Source: Monkstown Community First Responder/Twitter

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Huge amount of smoke visible from Drumcondra. Seems to be a fire somewhere near Ballymun? pic.twitter.com/qZXDnzRN5R
— Siobhan (@siobhansiobhan) May 16, 2020

Source: Siobhan/Twitter

Large fire in Dublin #Fire # Dublin pic.twitter.com/mnlryvtYW6
— Mark Fitzpatrick (@fadersfitz) May 16, 2020

Source: Mark Fitzpatrick/Twitter

It is not yet known how the fire started or how long the cars have been alight. Motorists travelling in the area are advised that smoke from the fire is affecting visibility. Those living in the area have also been urged to make sure their windows are closed to prevent smoke entering their homes.

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Firefighters battle large blaze in north Dublin with smoke visible city wide