Leinster Incident Page 13 (Fire & Rescues)
Counties
Carlow, Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Louth, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath, Wexford and Wicklow
Dublin City 25th January 2025
Firefighters from Phibsborough and Finglas responded to a compacter on fire in Cabra on Saturday 25th January. DFB's Prime Mover was used to take the unit out of the building, which prevented further spread. ~@DubFireBrigade X
Dublin City 24th January 2025
Dublin Fire Brigade Dolphin's Barn firefighters were called to Harold's Cross Road during Storm Éowyn on Friday 24th January after scaffolding collapsed onto the road.
Dublin City 17th January 2025
Tallaght & Dolphins Barn fire stations seen attending a domestic fire in Clondalkin on Friday evening 17th January.
Dublin City 17th January 2025
In the early hours of Friday morning 17th January, firefighters from Phibsborough and Tara Street fire stations were called to a flat fire in the North city centre off Gardiner Street. Breathing apparatus teams extinguished the fire and one person was treated at scene. ~@DubFireBrigade X
County Wicklow 9th January 2025
Scene of a car fire in Glencree, County Wicklow on Thursday 9th January attended to by Bray Fire Stations' Alpha 1 & Alpha 2.
County Louth 8th January 2025
Dundalk Fire Stations' Alpha 1 seen attending a small fire in the town on Wednesday 8th January.
Dublin City 5th January 2025
Dublin Fire Brigades' Rathfarnham staton seen attending a car fire Sunday 5th January. ~@DubFireBrigade X
County Dublin 30th December 2024
Scene of a domestic fire in Balbriggan, County Duublin om Monday 30th December attended to by Balbriggan Station.
County Dublin 27th December 2024
Dublin Firefighters were called to a fire in Balbriggan Friday night 27th December. The fire was in a retail unit near the town centre. ~@DubFireBrigade X
County Dublin 26th December 2024
Photos Tony Healy Photography
Firefighters from Balbriggan, Skerries and Swords along with a turntable ladder and water tanker seen on scene at a fire involving vacant shops in Balbriggan, County Dublin on Thursday 26th December. The first 999 call was received at 1400 hrs and 20 firefighters are working at the incident. ~@DubFireBrigade X
County Dublin 23rd December 2024
Dublin fire crews from Balbriggan, Skerries, Swords and District Officer Foxtrot seen in attendance at a domestic fire in Balbriggan, County Dublin on Monday 23rd December. No injuries reported.
Dublin City 15th December 2024
First vehicle fire for Firefighter Hughes Sunday night 15th December. Firefighters from Tallaght responded to a van on fire Commercial vehicles can be more difficult to extinguish depending on what they are carrying. ~@DubFireBrigade X
County Wicklow 13th December 2024
Scene of a domestic fire in Bray, County Wicklow on Friday 13th December attended to by Bray Fire Station.
Dublin City 16th November 2024
On Saturday 16th November Dublin firefighters were called to a fire in an industrial unit in Kylemore, Dublin. Four fire engines along with specialist appliances including a turntable ladder attended the incident and the fire was brought under control shortly before 6pm.. ~@DubFireBrigade X
County Wicklow 29th October 2024
Bray firefighters seen dealing with a minor fire on Bray Head overlooking the town on Tuesday night 29th October.
County Wicklow 30th September 2024
A family dog was rescued from a house fire shortly after lunchtime today, after several fire trucks were dispatched to the blaze Bray’s Novara Avenue. Wicklow County Fire Service said a house fire was reported at approximately 1:45pm, and crews from both Bray and Greystones were mobilised to the incident.
“The house was smoke-logged and firefighters in breathing apparatus located and extinguished a small smouldering fire within the building. Firefighters remained on scene until approximately 3pm to ensure that the building was clear of smoke and that the fire was fully extinguished,” the Fire Service said in a statement.
For Full News Story See Independent.ie Linked Below
CLICK HERE for Firefighters save dog from Wicklow house fire
Dublin City 26th September 2024
Scene of a HGV alight on Samuel Beckett Bridge this morning Dublin Fire Brigades North Strand Fire Station attended the Incident DN14A1, DN14A2 and DN14R1 were on scene alongside Gardaí.
Dublin Airport 7th August 2024
Photos used with permission of Michael Kelly
This Ryanair flight #FR1959 from Nice to Dublin Airport burst a tyre on landing at Dublin on Wednesday 7th August. The second tyre beside the burst tyre was left hanging off the bogey. The taxiway was blocked and passengers were bussed to the terminal. ~Michael Kelly
County Carlow 27th July 2024
Photos Copyright © Anthony Heaney / All About Carlow
Scene of what is reported to have been an electrial fire at the IMC Cinema in Carlow Town on Saturday 27th July. 4 units of Carlow Fire Service, Gardaí and National Ambulance Service attended the scene. ~All About Carlow Facebook Page
Dublin 15th July 2024
The Malahide Road was closed in both directions near the industrial park for a time on Monday 15th July as Dublin Fire Brigade dealt with pallets and construction machinery alight. Three fire engines from Kilbarrack, North Strand and Finglas fire stations along with a turntable ladder attended the scene. ~@DubFireBrigade X
County Dublin 28th June 2024
Scene of a vehicle fire on the R132 in Lissenhall, Swords on Friday 28th June. ~@DubFireBrigade X
Dublin 21st June 2024
Two fire engines and an Emergency Tender seen dealing with an apartment fire off Dame Street, Dublin on Friday 21st June. ~@DubFireBriagde X
Dublin City 9th April 2024
Six fire engines including a turntable ladder and foam tender attended a fire in an industrial unit in Ballycoolin, Blanchardstown on Tuesday night 9th April. A number of cars and a showroom were destroyed in what Gardaí believe started from a gas explosion.
Dublin City 9th April 2024
Rescuers who saved a young girl in Dún Laoghaire in south Dublin Saturday evening 6th April after she was apparently swept out to sea have said her calm demeanour in the water, as well as the jacket she was wearing, helped her to survive. The child, who is believed to be around seven years of age, was taken to hospital to be treated for her injuries which have been described as non-life threatening.
A multi-agency rescue operation was launched after the alarm was raised at around 8.20pm. RNLI Dun Laoghaire, Irish Coast Guard ground crews and helicopters Rescue 116 (Dublin) & Rescue 117 (Waterford), Dublin Fire Brigade, National Ambulance Service and Gardai attended the scene
Dublin 6th April 2024
Blanchardstown firefighters and a turntable ladder from Tara Street fire station were called to make a scene safe during Storm Kathleen on Sunday 6th April. Parts of a building roof became dislodged and made safe by DFB. ~@DubFireBrigade X
County Meath 6th April 2024
Ashbourne fire brigade seen clearing a fallen tree at Kilbrew in County Meath during Storm Kathleen on Sunday 6th April.
Dublin City 31st March 2024
On Sunday night 31st March firefighters from Dolphins Barn fire station were called to a fire in a property. Two people were removed to hospital after they escaped from the house prior to the arrival of firefighters. Breathing apparatus teams located and extinguished the fire. ~@DubFireBrigade X
County Offaly 29th February 2024
Fire crews from Tullamore and Clara in County Offaly and Kilbeggan, County Westmeath tackled a blaze at a recycling plant at Cappincur, Tullamore Thursday night 29th February. A crew from Ferbane is said to also be at the scene. It's believed extensive damage has been done to the building. ~Emergency Times
Dublln City 28th February 2024
Scene of a fire on Camden Street Lower in Dublin City on Wednesday 28th February attended to by crews from Tara St and Dolphins Barn stations. ~DubFireBrigade X
Dublin City 17th Feburary 2024
Dublin Firefighters seen attending a car fire on the M50 Motorway Northbound at junction 10 Ballymount on Saturday 17th February. ~@DubFireBrigade X
County Meath 14th February 2024
Fire crews from Navan Fire Station County Meath seen attending the scene of a mobile home fire in the town on Wednesday 14th February.
For Video Footage of Fire Click Link Below
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Dublin City 5th February 2024
Dublin Firefighters from Tallaght Fire Station, along with Gardai responded to this van on fire Monday evening 5th February. ~@DubFireBrigade X
County Dublin 4th February 2024
Firefighters were called at 7am to vacant buildings alight at Crooksling off the Blessington Road in County Dublin. Seven fire engines including a turntable ladder and emergency tender were sent to the scene. Traffic restrictions were in place on the N81 due to hose lines on the road.
Dublin Fire Brigade along with our Wicklow Fire Service colleagues took water from a local reservoir to supply the fireground at Crooksling in Brittas. Over 40 firefighters attended the incident. ~@DubFireBrigade X
Dublin City 3rd February 2024
Firefighters from Tallaght Fire Station responding to a car fire Saturday afternoon 3rd February. A typical car fire can take up to 1,000 litres of water to extinguish. ~@DubFireBrigade X
Dublin City 27th January 2024
Shortly after 3am Saturday morning 27th January firefighters from Phibsborough, Tara Street and Dolphins Barn fire stations were called to a fire in a vacant building on North Brunswick Street in Dublin City. Three fire engines along with a turntable ladder and emergency tender were sent to the scene and the fire was brought under control by 0350. No injuries were reported. ~@DubFireBrigade X
County Meath 24th January 2024
Meath County Fire Service fire crews from Ashbourne Brigade seen attending a tree down in Glebe Park, Ratoath, County Meath in the early hours of Wednesday 24th January following overnight strong winds from Storm Jocelyn. ~@MCCFireService X
County Meath 23rd January 2024
Meath Fire Service Ashbourne Fire Station seen attending a tree down on the Rath Road Ashbourne on Tuesday 23rd January. ~@MCCFireService X
Dublin City 23rd January 2024
Five fire engines including a turntable ladder attended an industrial unit fire in Airways Industrial Estate in Santry inDublin on Tuesday 23rd January. Firefighters made good progress and the incident was scaled back to three fire engines and a turntable ladder just before 11am. ~@DubFireBrigade X
County Dublin 21st January 2024
Dublin Fire Brigade fire crews from Skerries, Swords and Northstrand Fire Stations along with D-O Foxtrot and Swords Ambulance attending a domestic house fire in Lusk, County Dublin on Sunday night 21st January.
Dublin 20th January 2024
Seven fire engines including two turntable ladders attended the scene of a fire in a waste facility on Cappagh Road in Dublin on Saturday 20th January. DFB had assistance from Dublin Airport Fire & Rescue Service, ESB networks and Gas Network Ireland. ~@DubFireBrigade X
Dublin City 16th January 2024
Multiple units from Dublin Fire Brigade attended the scene of a workshop fire on Orwell Road in Rathgar on Tuesday 16th January.
County Kildare 5th January 2024
On Friday 5th January Naas and Newbridge fire stations attended the scene of fire in a derelict factory in Naas, County Kildare.
Dublin City 31st December 2023
Overnight, Dublin firefighters were called to a vacant premises on fire in Ringsend. Six fire engines attended including a turntable ladder to fight the fire from above. Smoke drifted across the area .Thanks to Dublin City Council who increased the water supply to the fireground. ~@DubFireBrigade X
Dublin City 25th December 2023
Three fire engines were called to a fire in an apartment on Monday evening 25th December. The fire in Sandyford was quickly extinguished by breathing apparatus teams. ~@DubFireBrigade Twitter
Dublin 22nd December 2023
On Friday night 22nd December three fire engines were called to a derelict building fire in Tallaght. Firefighters gained access and breathing apparatus teams located and extinguished the fire. ~@DubFireBrigade Twitter
Dublin Airport 18th December 2023
The scene Dublin Airport Monday afternoon 18th December as an Air Canada flight "AC845" that diverted while enroute from Frankfurt to Montreal with a sick passenger. The airplane was met by Dublin Airport Fire & Rescue Service upon landing.
Dublin 17th December 2023
Firefighters from Kilbarrack fire station, Dublin were called to a car fire in Coolock overnight. A high pressure hose reel was deployed to extinguish the fire and breathing apparatus was in use. ~@DubFireBrigade X
County Carlow 14th December 2023
Big delays on the M9 motorway near Carlow on Thursday 14th December. A tanker trailer containing animal fat icaught fire and was moved to the hard shoulder of the motorway. Carlow Town fire crews attended the scene.
Dublin 6th December 2023
Firefighters from Dolphins Barn and Tara St responded to reports of an institutional fire Wednesday afternoon 6th December. DFB's ambulance from Dolphins Barn Fire Station also attended. Breathing Appartus teams fought the fire, and there were no injuries reported. ~@DubFireBrigade X
Dublin 4th December 2023
Firefighters from Tallaght and Dolphins Barn responded to a domestic fire in Harelawn, Dublin on Monday 4th December. A block built shed was well alight on arrival and had spread to the house itself. Firefighters in Breathing Appartus fought both fires and the scene was handed over to Gardaí. ~@DubFireBrigade X
Dublin 24th November 2023
Firefighters from Tara Street and Phibsborough fire stations seen damping down smouldering vehicles in the city centre in the early hours of Friday morning 24th November. Crews are making the scene safe as a recovery and clean up operation is underway. ~@DubFireBrigade X
County Louth 31st October 2023
Extensive flooding seen in Carlingford, County Louth on Tuesday 31st October. Fire crews in attendance LH12A1 (Carlingford), LH15A1 and LH15A2 (Dundalk) and Regional Senior Fire Officer.
County Louth 31st October 2023
Louth Fire and Rescue Service responded to flooding in Alphonse Road Dundalk, County Louth on Tuesday 31st October. Fire crews in attendance LH15A1, LH15A2, LH15B1, LH14C1, LH14J1 (all Dundalk) and 2 x Senior Officers.
Dublin 28th October 2023
On Saturday 28th October four fire engines attended an industrial fire at Newlands Cross in Clondalkin. Breathing apparatus teams were able to extinguish the fire and prevent any further spread. ~@DubFireBrigade X
Dublin 26th October 2023
Dublin Fire Brigade were called to a HGV fire shortly after 6pm Thursday evening 26th October on the M50 motorway at Junction 4 (Ballymun Southbound). The hard shoulder and lane 1 remain blocked while they dealt with the incident. ~@DubFireBrigade X
County Kilkenny 23rd October 2023
Firefighters from Thomastown and Graiguenamanagh Fire Brigades assisting with the orderly evacuation of St. Colmcille's National School, Inistioge during flooding in the Village Monday morning 23rd October. ~Kilkenny County Council
County Wicklow 22nd October 2023
Bray Fire Station seen in attendance at a fire on Sunday night 22nd October.
Dublin 27th September 2023
Firefighters from Kilbarrack fire station were called to a tree down onto two cars Wednesday afternoon 27th September as Storm Agnes impacted Dublin. Cables were also downed and the scene was made safe by the firefighters. ~@DubFireBrigade X
Dublin 16th September 2023
Dublin Firefighters seeing attending a fire at an industrial unit in the JFK industrial estate in Dublin on Saturday 16th September. Five fire engines including a turntable ladder and foam tender attended the scene. ~@DubFireBrigade X
County Dublin September 2023
Firefighters from Balbriggan, Skerries and Swords responded to a fire in a derelict building this week. Access was gained using a consaw and breathing apparatus teams located and extinguished the fire. ~@DubFireBrigade X
Dublin 9th / 10th September 2023
Donnybrook and Rathfarnham firefighters were called to a fire in an industrial unit in Mount Merrion over the weekend of 9th / 10th September. Breathing apparatus teams brought the fire under control and a postive pressure ventilation fan was used to clear the building of smoke. ~@DubFireBrigade X
Dublin 2nd September 2023
Dublin Fire Brigades' Tallaght fire station, along with District Officer Bravo seen in attendance for caravan fire on the Fonthill Road near Liffey Valley on Saturday 2nd September. Firefighters in BA's tackled the fire and quickly brought it under control.
A unit from National Ambulance Service closed off the road prior to DFB arriving due to the location of the fire near a main road. Gardai also attended the scene.
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Dublin 25th August 2023
3 units of Dublin Fire Brigade attended a domestic fire in Blanchardstown, Dublin following a lightning strike on Friday 25th August.
Dublin 24th August 2023
Five fire engines including a turntable ladder attebnded the scene of an industrial unit fire in Tallaght on Thursday 24th August. ~@DubFireBrigade X
County Meath 19th August 2023
Meath County Council Fire & Rescue Service Dunshaughlin brigade seen clearing a tree down on the Bracetown-Clonee road on Saturday 19th August as storm Betty had arrived onto the island. ~@MCCFireService X
County Kildare 15th August 2023
On Tuesday 15th August Kildare Fire Service repsonded to a major fire in a McDonalds restaurant in Newbridge, County Kildare. Firefigthers from across three fire stations in Kildare responded to the fire. Reports suggest that the fire started in a car parked in the drive-thru which then spread to the building.
Dublin 15th August 2023
On Tuesday morning 15th August nine people were taken to safety following a fire off Francis Street. An e-bike battery (not on charge) in a stairwell is believed to be the source of the fire. Firefighters are reminding residents to keep staircases clear as they are a primary escape route. ~@DubFireBrigade Twitter
Dublin 14th August 2023
On Monday night 14th August, three fire engines responded to a fire in a vacant building in Ballybrack, Dublin. Firefighters in breathing apparatus discovered a fire on the ground floor and extinguished the fire. The building was smoke logged and then ventilated to clear the smoke. No injuries reported. ~@DubFireBrigade Twitter
County Meath 7th August 2023
Emergency services brought a major fire under control in Navan, County Meath on Monday 7th August. The blaze at the Academy Square Apartments, just off Academy Street outside the town centre, broke out in the car park beneath the building at around 7pm.
Damage was caused to a section of the building while a number of vehicles were also damaged. However, no one was injured during the incident.
Dublin 5th August 2023
Firefighter / Paramedics from Tallaght and Dolphins Barn fire stations rescued one person from a house fire Oon Saturday 5th August. Breathing apparatus teams were able to extinguish a kitchen fire and prevent it from spreading any further. ~@DubFireBrigade Twitter
Dublin 5th August 2023
Firefighters from North Strand and Phibsborough fire stations attended flooding in Clontarf, Dublin on Saturday 5th August following heavy rain overnight. Eight residents were evacuated by water rescue trained firefighters. DFB also worked with Dublin City Council and ESB Networks at a flooded basement in an apartment block. ~@DubFireBrigade Twitter
County Wicklow 24th July 2023
Greystones Fire Station Alpha 1and Juliet 1 seen in attendance at a domestic fire in the Charlesland area of Greystones Monday evening 24th July.
County Wicklow 23rd July 2023
Bray Fire Stations' Alpha 1 and Bravo 1 seen attending t trees down in Enniskerry, County Wicklow on Sunday 23rd July.
County Wicklow 23rd July 2023
Greystones Fire Station seen in attendance at an Industrial fire in the town Sunday evening 23rd July. Pictured are Alpha 1 and Kilo 1
County Wicklow 23rd July 2023
Scene of a multi agency response to a water rescue Sunday 23rd July in Greystones, County Wicklow. Greystones Fire Station, Greystones Coast Guard, Irish Coast Guard Helicopter "Rescue 116", National Ambulance Service, Greystones Beach Lifeguards and Gardaí all responded to the successful rescue of male swimmer from the water.
Dublin Airport 9th July 2023
Dublin Airport Fire & Rescue Service seen in attendance at an Aircraft incident at Dublin Airport on Sunday 9th July. An airbridge which was positioned beside an Aircraft collapsed causing damage to a door on the aircraft. It's understood there were no injuries
Dublin City 6th July 2023
Dublin firefighters seen after dealing with a fire in a building off Francis Street in Dublin on Thursday 6th July. Four fire engines responded along with a turntable ladder. ~@DubFireBrigade Twitter
Dublin City 4th July 2023
Dublin firefighters from Blanchardstown station seen extinguishing a car fire on Tuesday night the 4th July. ~@DubFireBrigade Twitter
Dublin City 22nd June 2023
On Thursday morning 22nd June Dublin Fire Brigade were called to reports of smoke issuing from a derelict building off the North Circular Road. Six fire engines attended and the road was closed to facilitate firefighting operations The fire was under control by 5.30am and no injuries were reported. ~@DubFireBrigade Twitter
County Dublin June 2023
Dublin Fire Brigades' Balbriggan Fire Station seen in attendance at a gorse fire on the outskirts of the town close to a school in June.
Dublin 10th June 2023
Four fire engines including a turntable ladder were called to a house fire in Finglas on Saturday 10th June. Crews worked to prevent any fire spread as breathing apparatus teams extinguished the fire. No injuries were reported. ~@DubFireBrigade Twitter
County Wicklow 5th June 2023
Greystones & Rathdrum fire crews with assistance from helicopter bambi bucket drops seen attending a large wild fire on Military Road in the Sally Gap in Wicklow. Gardai also advised that Military Road was closed due to the fire.
Dublin 4th June 2023
Firefighters from North Strand fire station responded to a house fire in Dublin on Saturday 4th June. One person was taken to safety and treated at scene before removal to hospital. ~@DubFireBrigade Twitter
County Louth 26th May 2023
Emergency services seen at the scene of a partial wall collapse in the centre of Dundalk, Co Louth on Thursday 25th May. One person was injured and was taken to hospital. Gardaí and units from the fire service attended the scene on Clanbrassil Street in the town. A large pile of bricks can be seen on the footpath outside the building. The area has been cordoned off and part of the street was closed to traffic. ~RTÉ News
Dublin 5th May 2023
On Friday evening 5th May firefighters from Blanchardstown, Phibsborough, Finglas and Tara St were called to a derelict building on fire on the north side of Dublin. A Turntable ladder acted as a water tower at the scene. ~@DubFireBrigade Twitter
County Dublin 23rd April 2023
On Sunday night 23rd April Dublin Firefighters from Finglas, Killbarrack and Skerries stations along with a District Officer attended a Domestic Fire in North County Dublin. The fire was in the roof and attic space and was extinguished shortly after. ~@DubFireBrigade Twitter
County Carlow 20th / 21st April 2023
A number of attempts were made Thursday night 20th April to set forestry plantations on fire near the Corrabut Gap and Nine Stones areas of Mt Leinster. Bagenalstown and Bunclody Firefighters managed to contain and extinguish these fires.
On Friday 21st Carlow Firefighters attended a large wildfire on western face of Mt Leinster below RTÉ transmitter. Heavy smoke in the Rathanna, Ballymurphy, Borris area's. ~Carlow Fire & Rescue Service FB
County Carlow 13th April 2023
Carlow and Bagenalstown fire stations seen in attandance at a minor fire at a former restaurant on the Dublin Road in County Carlow on Thursday 13th April. 2 x Water Tenders, a Water Tanker, Hydraulic Platform and the RSFO Jeep in attendance. ~Emergency Times
Dublin Airport 9th April 2023
Scene from Dublin Airport on Sunday 9th April following a reportered nose wheel issue with a landing Ryanair Aircraft from Liverpool. Dublin Airport Fire & Rescue Service, Dublin Airport Police Service, Dublin Fire Brigade, National Ambulance Service and Gardai attended the scene.
County Wicklow 9th April 2023
Fire crews from Bray and Greystones seen in attendance at a derelict building fire in Bray in the early hours of Sunday 9th April.
Dublin Airport 9th April 2023
Scene from Dublin Airport on Sunday 9th April following a reportered nose wheel issue with a landing Ryanair Aircraft from Liverpool. Dublin Airport Fire & Rescue Service, Dublin Airport Police Service, Dublin Fire Brigade, National Ambulance Service and Gardai attended the scene.
Dublin 7th April 2023
Firefighters from Phibsborough seen extinguishing a car fire Friday night 7th April, whilst Firefighters from Finglas along with their ambulance treated a patient in the background at a separate incident. ~@DubFireBrigade Twitter
Dublin 6th April 2023
Four pumps and a Turntable Ladder attended this derelict building fire in Dundrum on Thursday 6th April. ~@DubFireBrigade Twitter
County Wexford 25th March 2023
On Saturday morning 25th March fire crews from Waterford City & Wexford attended a large commercial fire in New Ross, County Wexford. The fire was handled defensively throughout the day and no injuries reported. ~Waterford Fire Service FB
County Wicklow 15th March 2023
Bray fire service seen in attendance at an electrial fire at Bray Head on Wednesday 15th March.
County Wicklow March 2023
Multiple gorse fires have been deliberately set in the Charlesland area of Greystones over the last week. Fire crews, whilst dealing with these fires, are not available for more serious calls in the area which is very dangerous. Wicklow Fire Service is working closely with Gardai to bring those responsible before the courts. ~County Wicklow Fire Service FB
County Wexford 3rd March 2023
Firefighters seen at the scene of a blaze at the Stonebridge multi-storey car park in Wexford town on Friday 3rd March. Three units from Wexford Fire Service attended the scene of the blaze which broke out inside the Stonebridge multi-storey car park to the rear of The Talbot Suites in Wexford town. A car was engulfed in flames inside the car park and emergency services were called to the scene shortly before 5 p.m. ~Padraig Byrne / Wexford People
County Wexford 1st March 2023
Firefighters from across Wexford responded to a 'Major Emergency' at Wexford General Hospital on Wednesday 1st March after a fire broke out shortly after 4pm.
Up to 45 firefighters were involved in tackling the fire over the course of the evening and shortly after 6pm it was declared a “major incident” and the decision was finally taken to evacuate the entire hospital.
For Full News Story See The Wexford Independent Linked Below
Biggest evacuation in the history of the health service’ under way with over 100 ambulances involved
County Wicklow February 2023
Greystones fire crew seen extinguished this car fire mid February at Donnelly’s Lane using Compressed Air Foam (CAF). ~@FireWicklow Twitter
Dublin 12th February 2023
Scene of s multi agency rescue Sunday morning 12th February as Dublin Fire Brigade (DFB) responded to a person in need of assistance at Poolbeg. The DFB rescue boat worked with the Dublin Port Co Pilot boat, the RNLI and Gardaí at the incident. ~@DubFireBrigade Twitter
Dublin 9th February 2023
Thursday morning 9th February, Dublin firefighters were called to a vehicle fire at the Red Cow junction. The inbound slip road from the N7 to M50 Dublin Northbound was closed as firefighting took place. Commercial vehicles such as vans often have a large fire load due to the nature of their cargo. ~@DubFireBrigade Twitter
County Wicklow February 2023
Wicklow Town and Rathdrum fire crews extinguished a car fire on the M11 motorway early in February. @FireWicklow Twitter
Dublin 30th January 2023
Four fire engines and a turntable ladder responded to a building fire off the North Circular Road in Dublin Monday night 30th January. The fire was extinguished and the building was then ventilated using positive pressure fans. ~@DubFireBrigade Twitter
County Dublin 31st December 2022
In the early hours of Saturday 31st December four fire engines responded to a hay barn alight in the Fingal area of north county Dublin. Thermal imaging was in use and a water tanker along with a foam tender also attended. Two fire engines and two water tankers remained on scene after 10am. Meath Fire & Rescue Service also attended the scene. ~@DubFireBrigade Twitter
Dublin 25th December 2022
Firefighters from Phibsborough fire station responded to a vehicle fire Christmas night. Breathing apparatus was in use and a high pressure hose reel was also used to extinguish the car. ~@DubFireBrigade Twitter
County Kildare 20th December 2022
Naas Fire Stations' Alpha 1 & Kilo 1 seen attending a car fire in Sallins, County Kildare on Tuesday 20th December.
Dublin 18th December 2022
Dublin Firefighters were called to two vehicles alight in Clondalkin Sunday night 18th December. Although radiated heat damaged nearby doors and windows the fire was prevented from spreading any further. ~@DubFireBrigade Twitter
Dublin 17th December 2022
Early on Saturday 17th December, Dublin Firefighters responded to a reports of a building on fire on Dame Street. Firefighters discovered a fire in the stairwell of the building. The first call was at 9.10am. The scale of the operation necessitated for Dame Street to be closed for a time. ~@DubFireBrigade Twitter
Dublin 17th December 2022
Overnight Saturday December 17th eight fire engines along with two aerial appliances fought a fire in an industrial unit in Sandyford. ~@DubFireBrigade Twitter
Dublin 6th December 2022
Firefighters from Dolphins Barn and Tallaght prevented a fire in a recycling centre in Ballyfermot from spreading to the entirety of the building on Tuesday 6th December. The fire was under control and firefighters remained on scene to dampen the material down. ~@DubFireBrigade Twitter
Dublin 5th December 2022
Firefighters rescued a person following a fire in their home in Rathfarnham Monday morning 5th December. Firefighters using breathing apparatus took the person to safety while other crews fought the fire. The person was treated by Advanced Paramedicss for smoke inhalation and transported to hospital. ~@DubFireBrigade Twitter
Dublin 27th November 2022
Five units of Dublin Fire Brigade attended a building fire in Tallaght Village on Sunday 27th November. The road throught Tallaght Village was closed for a timeto allow for firefighting operations.
Dublin 17th November 2022
Firefighters responded to reports of a vehicle fire in the South bore of the Dublin Port Tunnel on Thursday 17th November. Firefighting operations took place from the North bore so the Dublin Tunnel was closed in both directions for a time. ~@DubFireBrigade Twitter
County Carlow 15th November 2022
Two Units of Carlow Fire & Rescue Service seen dealing with an call-out at a premises on Tullow Street, close to the Shamrock junction, in Carlow town. Carlow Town's Alpha 1, Alpha 2, Bravo 1, a Senior Officer and Gardaí attended the scene. Traffic Management was in place from the Tullow Street side for a time. ~Emergency Times FB
Dublin 7th November 2022
Following a windy day on Monday 7th October, Dublin firefighters were called to a service station in Sutton after reports of damage. Using a turntable ladder the crews were able to make the scene safe. ~@DubFireBrigade Twitter
County Wicklow 29th October 2022
Fire crews from Greystones, Bray and Wicklow Town seen dealing with flooding around the Greystones area on Saturday 29th October. ~County Wicklow Fire Service
County Offaly 20th October 2022
Fire crews from Clara and Tullamore fire stations seen in attendance at a domestic fire in Clara on Friday 21st October. One young male treated for smoke inhalation by firefighters until the arrival of the National Ambulance Service. ~Little Town Media
County Wicklow 19th October 2022
Greystones fire crew along with Greystones Municipal District staff came to the aid of stranded motorists on Mill Road in Greystone following heavy rain on Wednesday 19th October. ~County Wicklow Fire Service FB
Dublin 19th October 2022
Dublin Fire Brigade Kilbarrack Fire Station seen in attendance at a car stuck in floodwater following heavy rain on Wednesday 19th October. ~@DubFireBrigade Twitter
Dublin 14th October 2022
Three fire engines from Finglas, Phibsborough and Blanchardstown fire stations responded to a HGV fire Friday morning 14th October. Firefighters in breathing apparatus were able to extinguish the fire and prevent any further spread. ~@DubFireBrigade Twitter
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