Fire near Dublin Airport live: Massive blaze in Balyboughal fills sky with smoke

The huge fire is at an industrial site in Wimbletown, Balyboughal, and is visible from Dublin Airport. Dublin Fire Brigade have sent five engines including a water tanker.

The fire brigade has advised people affected by the smoke to close all their windows and doors.

Pictures show smoke filling the sky. 16:36, Thu, Aug 6, 2026 Updated: 16:54, Thu, Aug 6, 2026 A fire has been spotted near Dublin Airport in Ireland as black smoke fills the sky.Fires have also been reported in the north of County Dublin near Westpalstown and Ballyboughal.Locals on X have reported two separate blazes,

A large fire on East Street in Washington, DC, triggered a second alarm and threatened a nearby building. No injuries were reported; the cause remains unknown.