Five units of Dublin Fire Brigade battling gorse blaze in Sandyford

The Woodside Road is currently closed to motorists.
Five units of Dublin Fire Brigade battling gorse blaze in Sandyford

Dublin Fire brigade is continuing to fight a gorse fire in South Dublin.

Ground and aerial firefighters are working to bring the blaze under control just outside Sandyford.

Residents in the area are being asked to keep their windows and doors closed.

4,000 homes in the Tallaght area were left without power earlier, due to damage to an ESB power station.

That power has since been restored and there's no further impact to customers at this time.

Fire services are working with the Gardaí and ESB to protect properties in surrounding areas.

In a statement, gardaí confirmed there has been no injuries.

Dublin Fire Brigade said they have received over 200 calls, and are advising the public to close their windows.

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