Firefighters have posted a plea about "unofficial waste collection" sites after three units were called to deal with a blaze in Clondalkin, Dublin.
Dublin Fire Brigade tweeted at 9.49pm today (Monday) that the incident to the west of the city happened last night.
It said: "Last night, three units were called to a large waste fire in #Clondalkin after smoke was reported over a wide area.
"Firefighters in breathing apparatus were able to extinguish the fire with assistance from a foam tender."
It added: "Unfortunately, unofficial waste collections normally end up on fire like this. Only use licensed collection services."
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