Inchicore in Dublin 8 is surrounded with thick plumes of black smoke right now due to a building on fire.
Three units from Dublin Fire Brigade are at the scene.
The smoke is spreading across areas of Chapelizod and Ballyfermot.
Visibility in the area may be affected – avoid if possible or proceed with caution.
@DublinLive #Fire over #Inchicore now. pic.twitter.com/KHqw459CxL
— Ralph McGarry (@RalphMcGarry) September 2, 2017
Pretty massive fire in what seems like Inchicore, and Dublin 8 @DublinLive pic.twitter.com/XDm2GBm93V
— Pearse Healy (@healy_pearse) September 2, 2017
This just now in Inchicore. Seems to be Jamestown Road and not the @IrishRail works pic.twitter.com/TVbRg1wVUM
— Oisín Ó hAlmhain (@OisinOhAlmhain) September 2, 2017
Inchicore is burning pic.twitter.com/vljcf4ocCT
— Andreeeeeeeeaaaaaa! (@brandalisms) September 2, 2017
Okay, Dublin, what’s going on? I’m hearing pops and bangs too. #fire pic.twitter.com/F3L3Nc03XL
— Jennie Ridyard (@JennieRidyard) September 2, 2017
Huge amount of smoke billowing out behind Jamestown Road Inchicore right now
— Kneel Karver (@NiallCarver) September 2, 2017
Very rare to see a fire like that in inchicore well all the years I’m living there I haven’t seen anything that bad
— Olivia ? (@MJJGagaLover) September 2, 2017
Huge #Fire in #Inchicore #Dublin pic.twitter.com/375FpFn4dx
— Jonathan T (@jtfaster) September 2, 2017
UPDATE: According to AA a building in the area is on fire.
Hi Colm, the council report a building fire off the road around Inchicore and that smoke has now improved around the area.
— AA Roadwatch (@aaroadwatch) September 2, 2017
3 fire engines & a turntable ladder are currently dealing with an industrial #fire in Inchicore. Breathing apparatus in use #Dublin pic.twitter.com/ElZDuIx4Av
— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) September 2, 2017
Header image: Pearse Healy (@healy_pearse)
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