Eight fire units tackle huge blaze at Dublin scrapyard
Eight fire units are currently tackling a huge fire at a car scrapyard in north Dublin.
A massive fire erupted at a car scrapyard in Wimbletown, located near Balllyboughal in Fingal, north county Dublin. The blaze, which began around 3.20pm this afternoon, prompted firefighters from eight units of the Dublin Fire Brigade to rush to the scene. At its peak, the fire was being fought by five fire engines, a foam tender, and two water tankers.
As of this evening, four fire engines, a water tanker, and a foam unit remained on-site, with additional support from Meath Fire Service. Firefighters have requested residents affected by the smoke to keep all windows and doors closed. The Dublin Airport Fire and Rescue Service also contributed resources, including a Rosenbaeur Panther equipped with a high reach extendable turret.
The airport, situated approximately 10 kilometers away, confirmed that the incident did not disrupt its operations. Meanwhile, AirNav Ireland advised pilots approaching Dublin to be vigilant of the smoke plume.
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