Dublin Fire Brigade deal with fire at a school in Artane

Parents have said they hope the fire doesn't cause much damage.

Dublin Fire Brigade are currently dealing with a fire at a school in Artane, Dublin. The DFB Twitter page confirmed the news, saying that the blaze is near Mask Avenue and a tanker has been requested to supply water. They also warned that traffic resrictions will be in place during this morning so avoid the area if possible. The fire broke out shortly after 6am this morning. Dublin Fire Brigade tweeted:"We currently have a number of units at a building fire off the Malahide Road near Mask Avenue, a tanker has been requested to supplement the water supply. Traffic restrictions in immediate vicinity."

We currently have a number of units at a building fire off the Malahide Road near Mask Avenue, a tanker has been requested to supplement the water supply. Traffic restrictions in immediate vicinity #Dublin #fire #traffic pic.twitter.com/adeHVRkvm8

— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) October 16, 2019

It is not yet known which school the fire has damaged. UPDATE: Dublin Fire Brigade have said that they have made "progress" with the fire that is still ongoing.

We've made good progress at the fire, we now have 5 pumps, a turntable ladder, emergency tender and foam unit on scene. 1st 999 call at 0610 #Dublin #fire pic.twitter.com/lecqvznL7a

— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) October 16, 2019