Sheer luck Cork city wasn't polluted by Ringaskiddy fire, says chemistry expert

An ominous smog-like haze hanging over Cork city centre and suburbs at the weekend. Fuel burning at home is the predominant cause, according to experts.

Smoke from the Ringaskiddy fire at the weekend dispersed away from Cork city centre out of sheer luck, according to a chemistry expert.

Had this not happened, it would have exacerbated an already serious situation with poor air quality across the area in recent weeks — mostly caused by home fire lighting.