THE BLAZE reportedly started on Dublin's northside.
On Dublin's Richmond Road, a massive fire has broken out, leaving thick smoke wafting around the city.
Both Richmond Road and Ballybough Road have been closed off while emergency services deal with the blaze, with Gardaí instructing drivers to take alternative routes when driving through the area.
Dublin Fire Brigade have shared the amount of equipment currently being used to put out the fire with 5 pumps, 2 aerials, a foam & command unit all present at the scene of the disused warehouse.
#DUBLIN Richmond Rd has been closed at the Ballybough Rd jct due to a fire. Emergency services are at the scene. https://t.co/pdsEzJTRQr
— AA Roadwatch (@aaroadwatch) October 29, 2017
Picture of the smoke, fire and emergency services have surfaced on social media to warn people to keep their doors and windows closed while the incident is dealt with.
5 pumps, 2 aerials, foam & command unit at a warehouse #fire Richmond Rd #Drumcondra. Residents, close windows as a precaution #Dublin pic.twitter.com/cYZinTh7Gz
— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) October 29, 2017
Fire in our neighbouring (& thankfully abandoned) building #fire #dublin pic.twitter.com/5cFLvzO6Vn
— Emma Taylor (@_EmTaylor_) October 29, 2017
