Large gorse fire near Kilternan leads to poor visibility on M50

The Dublin Fire Brigade is attending a large gorse fire in the Lead Mines near Kilternan on Saturday.

Several units of the Dublin Fire Brigade are attending the scene while a water tanker has also arrived to supplement supplies.

The fire brigade has also sent one of their drones to the scene to provide aerial views and help direct fire fighting resources.

Dublin Fire Brigade has also warned motorists travelling on the M50 N11 merge to turn on their lights as smoke from the fire is causing poor visibility there.