Weston Airport
A fire broke out last night at Weston Airport in Dublin, with all flights in and out of the facility cancelled on Wednesday.
Authorities said the small blaze that broke out in a room near the control tower of the small private airport was quickly brought under control last night.
No commercial flights operate to or from Weston Airport the airport has confirmed Dublin Airport will not be impacted.
In a statement, the airport said: “Weston can confirm there was a small outbreak of fire in a room close to the Control Tower at 22:00 Tuesday night 24th September. The fire was brought under control by the Fire Service and there were no injuries.
“A full investigation into the cause of the fire will start in the morning. The Airport is closed Wednesday with all flights cancelled.”
Dublin Fire Brigade said it “received great assistance” from the on-site Weston Airport fire service and confirmed no injuries were reported following the incident.
“Four fire engines from Tallaght, Blanchardstown and Tara Street stations were mobilised to the incident and on arrival firefighters in breathing apparatus were quickly able to contain and extinguish a room fire in a building at the site,” a spokesperson said.
“The building was ventilated using positive pressure fans to clear any remaining smoke.”
Weston bills itself as “Ireland’s only executive airport” offering services for helicopters, and private planes and jets.
The airport was established by Darby Kennedy in 1931, and is home to several flying clubs.
The National Flight Centre pilot academy has operated at Dublin Weston Airport since 1977.
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