Gardai in Dublin are advising homeowners close to the Ballymount Industrial Estate to keep their windows and doors closed due to the toxic nature of burning material as fire fighters continue to battle a large blaze in the area.
Up to 14 units of the Dublin fire brigade are attempting to get the fire at the Oxigen Recycling Plant in the Merrywell Industrial Estate under control.
The blaze broke out at around 3 o'clock this morning.
Gardai say that due to the toxicity of the burning material and strong winds members of the public should keep windows and doors to their homes and businesses closed.
The area has also being closed off to the public and diversions are in place.
Ciara Courtney from AA Roadwatch has this advice for drivers:
