A LARGESCALE GORSE fire has broken out in the Dublin Mountains this afternoon.

Five fire engines and a water tanker from the Dublin Fire Brigade have been responding to the scene near Sandyford.

The fire is visible from across the city, with a strong wind resulting in the smoke reaching across onto the M50.

The DFB said that Woodside Road is closed.

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Five fire engines including a water tanker are at a gorse #wildfire near Sandyford

The Woodside Road is closed

A strong wind is driving smoke across a wide area pic.twitter.com/dUUVVOj4bY

— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) August 11, 2024

Reports emerged of the blaze shortly after lunchtime today.

The ESB said in a statement that, as of 4pm today, “there are approximately 4,000 homes and businesses without power, predominantly in the Tallaght area”, as a result of damage to a transmission line caused by the fires.

“Our crews are mobilised and liaising closely with the fire services. They will effect repairs to the transmission line once it’s safe to do so. Real time updates are available on powercheck.ie. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.”

Dublin Fire Brigade has said this evening that firefighters are continuing to tackle the blaze.

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We are receiving a high volume of calls from members of the public in regards to the gorse fire on lower three rock

In the last hour, we have processed approximately 200 calls

We appreciate you taking the time to call us. We are currently fighting the fire.… pic.twitter.com/58I1bBWaSv

— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) August 11, 2024

“If you are affected by the smoke, please close your windows. We are also protecting properties affected by the fire,” the fire brigade said on X. 

It said that four water tenders, two water tanks and two district officers were at the scene. 

Firefighting operations are continuing at the gorse #wildfire near Sandyford.

Smoke is still heavy in the area

Firefighters are working to protect properties in the vicinity pic.twitter.com/TsFcuWoIuH

— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) August 11, 2024