Dublin Fire Brigade has urged residents in Balbriggan to remain indoors and keep windows closed this morning following a large fire at a local waste disposal plant.
The emergency response began around 6:30am when fire services were alerted to the blaze. Nine units of Dublin Fire Brigade are currently battling the fire at the facility.
Fire officials warn that smoke from the incident is drifting across a wide area, prompting the precautionary advice for residents to stay inside and ensure windows remain shut to avoid potential smoke inhalation.
The scale of the response, involving nine fire brigade units, indicates the significant size and complexity of the fire at the waste disposal facility. Such incidents at waste sites can produce toxic smoke containing various harmful substances depending on the materials being burned.
No information has been released regarding potential injuries or the cause of the fire. Dublin Fire Brigade continues working to bring the blaze under control while monitoring air quality and smoke dispersion patterns in the surrounding area.
Residents are advised to continue following safety guidance from emergency services until the all-clear is given. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about fire safety at waste processing facilities, which can pose significant environmental and public health risks when incidents occur.
Updates on the situation are expected as firefighting efforts continue throughout the morning.