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Fire engines battle major blaze at industrial estate in north Dublin

The fire broke out at the premises off the Oscar Trayor Road in Coolock with local residents being advised to close their windows
Jack Quann
Jack Quann

18.01 1 Aug 2024


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Fire engines battle major blaz...

Fire engines battle major blaze at industrial estate in north Dublin

Jack Quann
Jack Quann

18.01 1 Aug 2024


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Several fire engines are fighting a large blaze at an industrial unit in north Dublin.

The fire broke out at the premises off the Oscar Trayor Road in Coolock at around 5pm.

No injuries have been reported at the Camfil building supplier.

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It is not yet clear what caused the fire.

Dublin Fire Brigade says it received "multiple 999 calls" reporting the fire.

Local residents and those who can smell smoke are being advised to close all windows and doors as a precaution.

Smoke from the blaze can be seen across the city, even as far as St Stephen's Green.

Dublin Fire Brigade says smoke is drifting across the locality.

The fire at an industrial unit off Dublin's Oscar Traynor Road, 1-8-24 The fire at an industrial unit off Dublin's Oscar Traynor Road, 1-8-24. Image: Tom Douglas/Newstalk

A number of fire engines including a turntable ladder are attending the scene and Gardaí from Santry are also providing assistance.

Dublin Fire Brigade says it is an ongoing operation.

Main image: The fire at an industrial unit off Dublin's Oscar Traynor Road, 1-8-24. Image: X/@DubFireBrigade

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