Firefighters are working to bring a major blaze at a waste disposal facility in Balbriggan in Dublin under control.
The fire broke out at the plant at around 6.30am, with reports of heavy smoke in the area.
Five fire engines and a water tanker are at the scene, with a spokesperson saying they expect the operation to continue for some time.
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— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) August 28, 2025
✅ We're making good progress at the recycling centre fire
💨 Smoke is still affecting the locality but has reduced in volume
5️⃣ Five fire engines and a water tanker remain on scene
🕐 We expect firefighting operations to continue for the foreseeable pic.twitter.com/kH2mDMJiDc
The spokesperson added that "good progress" is being made, but there is still smoke across the area.
People living close to the plant are being advised to stay indoors and their keep windows shut.
