Eight units of the Dublin Fire Brigade were called to the blaze
A large fire has broken out at St. Margaret’s recycling plant in Sandyhill in north Dublin, near Dublin Airport.
Gardaí have issued a warning for large amounts of smoke in the area and advise motorists to exercise caution.
Residents in the area have also been advised to close their windows to avoid smoke entering their homes.
It's understood the blaze hasn't affected Airport operations.
We now have 8 units attending the St Margarets / Sandyhill fire near the airport including aerial ladder & foam unit #Dublin #fire pic.twitter.com/af0UmalbGQ
— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) January 10, 2018
Dublin Traffic: Fire at St Margaret’s re-cycling centre,
large amount of smoke in the area. Please drive carefully in that vicinity .#ArriveAlive pic.twitter.com/46W7IsVixG— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) January 10, 2018
Residents downwind or close to the St Margarets fire should close their windows to prevent smoke entering your home. Avoid the area, especially those with any breathing issues. pic.twitter.com/EVdKJYSZdX
— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) January 10, 2018
