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Limerick Fire Service at the scene of the incident at United Metals PICTURE: LIAM BURKE/PRESS 22
EMERGENCY services are at the scene of a large industrial fire in Limerick city this Monday evening.
It is understood that there is a large scrap metal fire at United Metal at Eastway Business Park, Ballysimon Road.
Aerial footage, above, of the fire has been captured by Limerick-based Long Range Media.
Fire at United Metal, Limerick city tonight @LimerickFire at scene now @Limerick_Leader pic.twitter.com/qpAnJhp5rM
— Fintan Walsh (@FintanYTWalsh) August 27, 2018
Limerick Fire Service was alerted to the scene at 8.12pm and have dispatched a large squadron to the scene to quench the flames.
Massive fire over #Limerick tonight - you can see it miles up the M7 pic.twitter.com/pXG8Qz47vC
— Tom Spencer (@TPSpencer88) August 27, 2018
Crews are in attendance at at large Scrap Metal Fire on the Ballysimon Road. Please close doors & windows if living in the area.
— Limerick Fire (@LimerickFire) August 27, 2018
There are six appliances at the scene, four of which are water tenders from Limerick City, Cappamore and Rathkeale stations.
It is not known, yet, if there are any individuals involved in the incident.
Limerick Fire Service is urging residents living in the area to close all doors and windows, as there are large plumes of smoke in the area.
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