Firefighters in Dublin are attending a fire in Ballymun this afternoon, with around 40 scrap cars reported to be alight.
The fire broke out at a site off Junction 4 of the M50.
Five fire engines and a water tanker have been deployed to the scene to help tackle the blaze.
We're attending the fire at Ballymun, it's on a site off J4 @M50Dublin.
🚘 Approx 40 scrap cars are alight
🚒 5 fire engines & a water tanker on scene
📱 The fire is visible city wide leading to multiple 999 calls
🏡 If you live nearby, close windows #Dublin #fire pic.twitter.com/F4gaG6OikL— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) May 16, 2020
Dublin Fire Brigade says it has received multiple emergency calls about the fire this afternoon, with the smoke cloud visible across the city.
Anyone who lives near the site of the blaze is now being asked to close their windows to avoid any smoke or fumes getting into their homes.
Dublin Fire Brigade explained: "This type of fire produces a large volume of thick, toxic smoke, and for that reason we are asking for anyone in the immediate area, or downwind of the fire to close their windows and doors.
"It is especially important that anyone with pre-existing breathing problems do this."
