M50 drivers urged to ‘pay attention to road ahead’ as firefighters battle blaze in Clondalkin
Firefighters are currently battling a blaze at a recycling facility in Clondalkin, Co Dublin, with smoke visible on the M50. Motorists are advised to pay attention to the road, and nearby residents are urged to keep windows and doors closed due to the smoke.
Why it matters
This incident disrupts local traffic and poses potential health and safety risks to residents due to smoke, necessitating immediate public safety advisories and emergency response.
MOTORISTS TRAVELLING ON the M50 have been urged to “pay attention to the road ahead” as firefighters tackle a blaze in Clondalkin, Co Dublin.
Three fire engines and a turntable ladder are currently at the scene of a fire in a recycling facility in Clondalkin.
Smoke can be seen between J7 and J9 on the M50 and Dublin Fire Brigade has urged drivers to “pay attention to the road ahead”.
Meanwhile, nearby residents impacted by the smoke have been advised to keep their doors and windows closed.
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