Dublin Fire Brigade Attend Ongoing Gorse Fire at Piperstown Road

Firefighter/Paramedics are currently fighting a gorse fire off the Piperstown Road in the Dublin Mountains since 0200hrs this morning.

We have three fire engines, a specialised jeep, a District Officer and a drone unit in attendance.

Dublin Fire Brigade are appealing to the public to please avoid the area. Roads in the area are obscured by smoke. If you are living in the area and are affected by smoke, please keep your doors and windows closed.

Farmers in the area are urged to check on their livestock.

Aerial firefighting will commence shortly.

Please avoid the area and please do not fly drones near the area.

ENDS