Crews have been battling fires at two empty buildings in south Dublin overnight.

Five fire engines including a turntable ladder were deployed to a former religious order building on Edmonstown Road in Ballyboden at around 9pm last night.

Gardaí cordon off roads near the scene of the fire in Ballyboden, 21-8-24. Image: Newstalk/Stephanie Rohan

The old Augustinian building, which has been empty for a number of years, was the subject of controversial plans for almost 500 apartments.

Firefighting operations are continuing at the #Ballyboden St. Augustine's fire.

We expect to have crews on scene through the night and have received great assistance from partner agencies as we continue to extinguish the fire. pic.twitter.com/iBOxQmrXYJ

— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) August 20, 2024

Dublin Fire Brigade says strong winds from the Ballyboden fire are driving smoke across the Rathfarnham area.

Three fire engines also attended a derelict building fire near Ticknock last night.

Image: Dublin Fire Brigade

People who can smell smoke are advised to close all windows and doors as a precaution.

Fire crews were on scene through the night and have received assistance from partner agencies.

Additional reporting: Emma Tyrrell