Protesters cheer as fire guts building earmarked to house asylum seekers in Ireland.
A fire broke out on Thursday evening at the former Crown Paints warehouse in Coolock, Dublin, which is being prepared to house international protection applicants.
Several videos were posted on social media showing flames coming from the building with protesters outside cheering. The fire brigade said the fire had been contained within the lobby area. The site has been the scene of violence and unrest over plans to house international protection applicants in the former warehouse.
This is coming after some protesters were arrested following a series of disturbances at the former Crown Paints factory on Malahide Road, which has been earmarked for accommodating asylum seekers.
Some Irish citizens have also taken to social media using the #IrelandBelongsToTheIrish #IrelandIsFull to appeal to the government to reconsider their migration policies and stance on accommodating asylum seekers.
