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.
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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.
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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