A large fire that broke out at a building supply manufacturer in north Dublin last night was brought under control, Dublin Fire Brigade has said.
Six fire engines, including a turntable ladder responded to the fire, which broke out at around 4.45pm yesterday.
Although smoke was still visible from the Camfil building in the Clonshaugh Industrial Estate in Coolock last nigt, the fire brigade said it had reduced considerably and three fire engines would maintain firefighting operations at the scene overnight.
Operations at the premises ceased at 4.30pm yesterday and only three staff members were on-site when the fire broke out.
All three were safely evacuated and no injuries have been reported. The company said they believe it was a "freak fire".
It said the cause of the fire was not yet clear but they believed it was accidental and not started deliberately.
District Officer Gerry Woods said the priority when Dublin Fire Brigade arrived at the scene was to stop the spread of the fire because there is a major data centre located next door.
"It was a large significant fire. On arrival the fire was well alight and spreading rapidly so crews worked very quickly and diligently to control the fire and to stop it spreading to adjacent buildings and that was the main priority, to protect the other buildings and stop the spread of the fire."
Some structures have collapsed within the unit and Mr Woods said that 90% of the building has been destroyed.
"The extent of the damage to the building is quite significant. We'll be here all night. We've identified about 15 hot spots, areas that are still on fire, small fires that are still burning away so we’ll be dampening down all night here," he said.
Camfil, which employs 65 people, said although the premises has been destroyed, they will remain operational tomorrow with staff working from some of their other offices.
Mr Woods also said the was no risk to the public from the fire.
"There's no concern to members of the public. There was no hazardous or toxic materials.
"It was all organic paper-like materials such as filters, but if there is smoke in your area just close your windows and doors and stay indoors."
There have been a number of fires in Coolock in recent weeks but this incident was 3km from the site where protests have been taking place, and it is not believed to be connected.
Dublin Airport operator daa said the fire resulted in smoke blowing towards the airport yesterday, however did not impact operations.
