Four units of Dublin Fire Brigade are currently at the scene of a gorse wildfire in the Shelmartin area of Howth in north Co Dublin.
The Irish Air Corps is providing a helicopter for aerial firefighting and has asked the public to stay away and avoid flying drones in the area.
Smoke is drifting across the locality.
As a precaution, Dublin Fire Brigade is asking residents downwind to close all doors and windows if affected.
Four units of Dublin Fire Brigade are currently at the scene of a gorse wildfire in the Shelmartin area of Howth in north Co Dublin | Read more: https://t.co/ok4gK3GbQj pic.twitter.com/Q2GPtnFZpM
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An update on the firefighting operation is available on the Dublin Fire Brigade social media channels.
