Firefighters remain at scene of major fire in north Dublin

Firefighters remain at the scene of a major fire at a car dismantling yard in Wimbletown, North County Dublin, where operations are continuing after the blaze was brought under control on Thursday night.

Crews spent several hours tackling the fire, which sent large plumes of smoke across Dublin and prompted public health advice for nearby residents. Although the main fire has now been contained, firefighters are continuing to damp down hotspots while an excavator removes debris and damaged vehicles from the site.

On Friday, Dublin Fire Brigade said one fire engine and one water tanker remain on site carrying out cooling operations as recovery work continues.

At the height of the incident, Dublin Fire Brigade deployed five fire engines, two water tankers and a foam tender, along with senior officers and a logistics support vehicle. Meath Fire Service assisted with one fire engine and one water tanker, while Dublin Airport Fire and Rescue Service provided specialist equipment, including a Rosenbauer Panther vehicle fitted with a high-reach extendable turret.

Smoke from the fire was visible across large parts of the capital, with Dublin Fire Brigade advising anyone affected to keep windows and doors closed as a precaution. Local road closures also remained in place throughout the operation.

Fire officers thanked colleagues from Meath Fire Service and Dublin Airport Fire and Rescue Service for their assistance during the incident.

While the emergency response is expected to be scaled back, firefighters and specialist vehicles are likely to remain at the scene for the foreseeable future as crews continue to extinguish remaining hotspots and ensure the site is made safe.