Leinster Incident Page 13 (Fire & Rescues)
Counties
Carlow, Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Louth, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath, Wexford and Wicklow
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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