Another fire has broken out at the former Crown Paints factory in Coolock.

It is believed to be the sixth fire to have broken out at the disused factory on the Malahide Road in Dublin.

The blaze was brought under control last night, after breaking out shortly after 10pm.

Violent clashes at the site, earmarked for asylum seekers, saw a number of people arrested earlier this summer.

A makeshift camp was erected at the entrance to the site by anti-immigrant protestors a number of months ago - with violent clashes with gardaí later following.

The riot squad was brought in a number of times, while Garda vehicles were damaged and Dublin Bus services were surrounded.

Crown Paints were tenants at the site until December 2022, when the company vacated the premises.

It is understood the owners of the site are continuing to work towards repurposing it for asylum seeker accommodation.

Main image is a file photo of concrete barriers erected outside the old Crown Paint plant in Coolock to prevent damage to the building which has been earmarked for asylum seeker and refugee accommodation, 26-07-2024. Image: Leah Farrell/RollingNews