Gardaí are at the scene of a fire at a site earmarked for asylum seekers in Coolock, north Dublin.
Footage on social media shows the fire destroyed a JCB digger, which was being used to dismantle the camp, before spreading to other areas.
The Malahide Road is currently closed and diversions are in place.
A Garda spokesperson said this is an ongoing public order incident, and cannot provide further details at this time.
Dublin Fire Brigade said “Three fire engines from Kilbarrack, North Strand and Finglas fire stations along with a turntable ladder are on scene.”
The Malahide Road is closed in both directions near the industrial park as we deal with pallets and construction machinery alight.
Three fire engines from Kilbarrack, North Strand and Finglas fire stations along with a turntable ladder are on scene. pic.twitter.com/zBzQxGZay0
— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) July 15, 2024
The camp was set up several months ago to prevent workers from renovating the…
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