Overview
- Dublin Fire Brigade said the alarm was raised around 3:20pm on Thursday and firefighters have been tackling a large blaze at the car dismantlers site in Wimbletown since mid‑afternoon.
- Eight fire units are on scene, including five engines, a foam tender and two water tankers, and Meath Fire Service has sent one engine and a water tanker in mutual aid.
- Crews warned nearby residents to close windows and doors because of smoke and a senior officer said the incident is likely to be protracted with personnel expected to remain on site for the foreseeable future.
- Dublin Airport Authority reported no disruption to operations but AirNav Ireland has advised pilots to be cautious of the smoke plume as aircraft approach the airport about 10 kilometres away.
- The foam tender is deployed because vehicle and hydrocarbon fires can burn fiercely and produce heavy smoke, so authorities say the blaze’s scale and visibility across the area make containment and local air quality the main concerns.