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29/04/2015
Major Fire Ongoing In Ballymount
Dublin Fire Brigade is tackling a a major incident at a storage facility in Ballymount.
Emergency services were called to reports of a fire at the Store It facility at about 10:15 this morning – seven fire engines and specialist emergency equipment is currently on the scene.
The Fire Incident Commander at the scene has said that fighting the fire it expected to be a "prolonged incident" and has advised people to avoid the area. Motorist using the adjacent M50 have also be cautioned not to be distracted by the incident.
The area has been evacuated, there are no reports of any injuries.
(MH/CD)
Emergency services were called to reports of a fire at the Store It facility at about 10:15 this morning – seven fire engines and specialist emergency equipment is currently on the scene.
The Fire Incident Commander at the scene has said that fighting the fire it expected to be a "prolonged incident" and has advised people to avoid the area. Motorist using the adjacent M50 have also be cautioned not to be distracted by the incident.
The area has been evacuated, there are no reports of any injuries.
(MH/CD)
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