Dublin scrapyard fire not being investigated as crime at this stage

Gardaí say the scrapyard fire on Dublin's northside this afternoon is not being investigated as a crime at this stage.
Dublin scrapyard fire not being investigated as crime at this stage
Picture: Dublin Fire Brigade
Sat, 16 May, 2020 - 21:20
Digital Desk staff

Update 8.20pm: Gardaí say the scrapyard fire on Dublin's northside this afternoon is not being investigated as a crime at this stage.

The fire that spread to around forty scrap cars is thought to have started accidentally around 1pm, at a yard near Sillogue Green in Ballymun.

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