Last night, onlookers in the South Dublin region of Killiney and surrounding areas caught a glimpse of the large gorse fire blazing through the evening and into the late hours of Monday night.
Dublin Fire Brigade crews worked tirelessly to bring the fire under control and managed to extinguish it before any residential damage was done.
On Monday, gardai and emergency services confirmed there was a fire and that they were working to evacuate residents from their homes in the Mullins Hill area as it continued to spread into the evening.
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According to reports, officers began the evacuation procedure at around 9pm after hours of taming the blaze - but due to the wind reigniting the flames, by this time it had shifted and was moving in the direction of some people's gardens.
Seven pumps and two tankers were working at the scene overnight as crews focused on two areas to protect houses on Glenaula Road and Ballinclea Heights.
It’s likely some road closures remain in effect this morning and the advice to people living in the surrounding areas is to continue shutting windows and doors if you are downwind of the fire site.
"Please remain to keep windows and doors closed if you are downwind of the fire. Road closures may continue into the morning, please allow for that for your commute," the social media post said.
Two members of the Dublin Fire Brigade were taken to the hospital for injuries but no residents were hurt it has been confirmed.
In a social media post, Dublin Fire Brigade explained the two firefighters had been treated and transported to the hospital by ambulance with minor injuries.
Emergency services were alerted shortly after 6pm and the fire has since ceased entirely this morning - but the exact cause of the tall flames has yet to be confirmed.
In a message posted on Twitter, Dublin Fire Brigade thanked the many members of the public who called in the fire.
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