Leinster Incident Page 10 (Fires & Rescues)
Counties
Carlow, Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Louth, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath, Wexford and Wicklow
Dublin 21st May 2018
Fire Crews from Balbriggan and Swords Fire Stations seen extinguishing a number of scrap cars on fire in Man O’War on Monday 21st May. ~@DubFireBrigade Twitter
County Wicklow 2nd May 2018
Loughlinstown Ambulance AP / Paramedic Crews + Student provided cover alongside Newcastles RRV for colleagues in Wicklow Fire Service Wednesday 2nd May. Thankfully no injuries sustained. ~@LoughlinstwnNAS Twitter
Dublin 30th April 2018
On Monday 30th April Dublin Fire Brigade Breathing Apparatus teams rescued a person from a domestic house fire in Kimmage, Dublin. It is believed the fire was as a result of an explosion. Investigation underway. Fire Crews from Dolphin's Barn and Rathfarnham attended as did Dublin Fire Brigade Ambulance Service, Gardai, ESB & Gas Networks Ireland. ~@DubFireBrigade Twitter
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Dublin 22nd April 2018
C Watch attended a car on fire in an underground car park in the IFSC on Sunday evening 22nd April. BA teams and hose reels were used to extinguish the fire. Fires in underground car parks can cause damage to essential services to the building. (ESB, Water, Gas etc). ~@DubFireBrigade Twitter
Dublin 30th March 2018
Two units from Tallaght and the Foam / Environmental Unit extinguished heavy machinery on fire in a Quarry on Friday 30th March. Foam can be used to suppress fires involving oils, fluids and large amounts of rubber (which is oil based). ~@DubFireBrigade Twitter
Dublin 21st March 2018
Scene of a Major Fire in a Dublin Hotel Wednesday evening. 60+ Firefighters, 8 Fire Engines, 3 Aerial Appliances, 1 Emergency Tender, 1 Foam Tender, 2 Command Units, Ambulances, Advanced Paramedics & Senior Officers attended the scene. Dublin Airport Fire & Rescue Service were also requested to attened the scene to support DFB. ~Info @DubFireBrigade Twitter
County Louth 19th March 2018
Fire has caused major damage to Foley's tearooms on Main St in Castlebellingham. The alarm was raised at around 09.30hrs and units of the fire service from Ardee, Carlingford, Dundalk, Drogheda and Dunleer attended the scene. The fire on the tatched roof at this stage was well alight and Firefighters battled to save it. Fire Crews remained on scene throughout the day working on hotspots
County Kildare 14th March 2018
Fire Crews from Naas and Newbridge along with Gardaí seen here attending a fire at the derelict Old Forge Inn pub on the Main Sreet in Naas, County Kildare on Wednesday night the 14th of March.
Dublin 7th March 2018
4 pump Industrial Fire in Balbriggan, North County Dublin this evening (Wednesday 7th March). Gas Cylinders and Paint reported inside the building. Deltas 231 (Balbriggan), 241 (Skerries), 131 (Swords) & 51 & DO Foxtrot (Finglas). ~Gary Tolan
Dublin 1st March 2018
Skerries firefighters tonight at trees & cables down on the Lusk Road in North County Dublin. ESB Networks also attended the scene. ~@DubFireBrigade Twitter
County Westmeath 1st March 2018
Scene of a Major Fire in the town of Delvin, County Westmeath in the early hours of Thursday 1st March. The Fire destroyed the oldest business in the village. Fire Crews from Westmeath Fire & Rescue Service & Meath Fire & Rescue Service attended the scene. No reports of any injuries
County Meath 28th February 2018
Fire Crews from Navan and Trim Stations seen attending an incident in Athboy, County Meath on Wednesday evening 28th February. @MCCFireService Twitter
Dublin 27th February 2018
DFB Firefighters extingushed a Gorse Fire in Glencullen in the Dublin Mountains on Tuesday 27th February. They recieved the first calls at 0720. Snow was falling as they were leaving which will help prevent a rekindle. ~@DubFireBrigade Twitter
Dublin 26th February 2018
3 Dublin Fire Appliances attended a Gorse Fire in the Ticknock area of the Dublin Mountains on Monday 26th February. There was at least 3 seats of fire which were brought under control in around 3hrs. ~DubFireBrigade Twitter
Dublin 23rd Feburary 2018
Firefighters from C Watch Tallaght seen dealing with a fire on Friday 23rd February in a vacant building on the Naas Rd near the Red Cow. ~@DubFireBrigade Twitter
County Louth February 2018
3 units of the fire service from Dundalk seen here attending a trickly chimney fire which was attacked from both the roof and grate on the Castletown Rd in Dundalk Town.
Dublin 29th January 2018
Firefighters from Finglas Fire Station seen attending a car fire on Monday 29th January. ~DFB No 5 Finglas Facebook
Dublin 29th January 2018
8 Units of the Dublin Fire Brigade attended an underground fire in an apartment block Main St, Tallaght last night 29th January. Apartemnts were evacuated and a number of cars in the carpark were destroyed. ~@DubFireBrigade Twitter
Dublin 21st January 2018
4 Units of Dublin Fire Brigade including a Turntable Ladder attended this derelict building Fire in Swords on Sunday 21st January. ~@DubFireBrigade Twitter
County Carlow 19th January 2018
Fire Crews from Carlow Fire & Rescue Service seen dealing with a derelict building fire on Coxs Lane in the Town on Friday 19th January. No reports of any injuries
Dublin 15th January 2018
Dublin Fire Brigade Rescued 2 women from an early morning house Fire in Phibsboro, Dublin on Monday 15th January. 5 Units of the Dublin Fire Brigade & 1 Ambulance attended the scene~Conor Feehan / Irish Independent.ie
Dublin 10th January 2018
Scene of a Major Fire at a Recycling Plant in Saint Margarets near Dublin Airport on Wednesday 10th January. 8 Units of the Dublin Fire Brigade including an Aerial Appliance, Foam Tender & Pod Units attended the scene.
Firefighters from Dublin Airport Fire & Rescue Service also attended with one of their Foam Tenders. The Fire was brought Under Control after a number of hours and no injuries were reported
Dublin 7th January 2018
B Watch Tallaght Fire Station seen in attendance at a Recycling Centre Fire in Clondalkin on Sunday 7th January. ~@DubFireBrigade Twitter
Dublin 7th January 2018
Firefighters from B Watch Dun Laoghaire, Donnybrook & Rathfarnham attended a house fire off the N11 on Sunday 7th January with Loughlinstown National Ambulance Station & ESB Networks. 1 person to hospital. ~@DubFireBrigade Twitter
Dublin 6th January 2018
Delta 51 (Finglas Fire Engine) seen dealing with a car fire on Saturday 6th January. ~@DubFireBrigade Twitter
County Dublin 28th December 2017
Scene from a domestic house fire in Balbriggan, County Dublin on Thursday 28th December. Deltas 231 (Balbriggan Station),131 (Swords Station), 241 (Skerries Station), District Officer Foxtrot , National Ambulance Service & Gardai attended, 74 Year Old Female Recused from the house by a BA crew from Balbriggan Fire Station.
Kilkenny City 23rd December 2017
A family had a lucky escape after their car caught fire at a McDonalds outlet on the Heborn Rd in Kilkenny City on Saturday 23rd December. Six units of the fire service from Kilkenny City, Freshford and Callan attended the incident. There where no reports of any injuries from the scene.
County Cork 21st December 2017
Scene of a large Fire in a disused building in Haulbowline Naval Yard in Cork Harbour on Thursday 21st December. Cork County Fire & Rescue Service Fire Crews from Carragline, Midleton & Crosshaven & Cork City Fire Brigade attended the scene
Dublin 1st December 2017
Firefighters from Dolphins Barn (A Watch) seen at a building fire in the South City Centre Friday 1st December ~@DubFireBrigade Twitter.
Dublin 29th November 2017
A crew from A watch in Tara St Fire Station extinguished a car fire on Pigeon House road beside the ESB power station on Wednesday 29th November. ~@DubFireBriagde Twitter
Dublin 28th November 2017
Overnight (28th November) Dublin Fire Brigade fought a fire in a pub in Rush, County Dublin. The fire was contained to the bar area and prevented from spreading to the rest of the building. 3 units from Skerries, Balbriggan and Swords attended. ~@DubFireBriagde Twitter
County Laois 22nd November 2017
Major Flooding hit parts of the Country on Wednesday 22nd November following heavy overnight / early morning rain. Here a Firefighter from Laois is seen attending to floodwaters. At one stage every Fire Crew in Laois was mobilised to a flooding incident. ~Laois Fire & Rescue Service Facebook
Mountmellick Fire Station was also hit by flooding following the heavy overnight rain. Fire Crews throughout Laois were busy dealing with flood related calls including Mountmellick.
@LaoisFireRescue Twitter would like to thank local business and St. Vincent’s Hospital for their continuing help with crew welfare.~@LaoisFireRescue Twitter
Dublin 22nd November 2017
Major Flooding hit parts of the Country on Wednesday 22nd November following heavy overnight / early morning rain. Here Fire Crews from Tallaght seen in attendance in Newcastle Manor pumping water to save a large number of houses from being flooded. ~@DubfireBrigade Twitter
Dublin 3rd November 2017
Friday 3rd November Fire Crews from Finglas, Phibsboro & a Turntable Ladder from Tara Street attended an electrical fire in the North of the City. No injuries reported. ~@DubFireBrigade Twitter
Dublin
31st October / 1st November
Selection of photos from Dublin Fire Brigade of incidents attended toon Halloween Night. Dublin Fire Brigade responded to 1,120 calls, which included 300/400 bonfire calls and 250 Ambulance Service calls. ~@DubFireBrigade Twitter
County Louth 1st November 2017
Combine Havester well alight on the Dundalk to Carrickmacross Rd Wednesday 1st November. Units of the fire service from Dundalk attended the incident.
Dublin 29th October 2017
5 Pumping appliances 2 Aerials Foam and Command unit are at present attending a large warehouse fire on Richmond Rd in Drumcondra.. @DubFireBrigade Twitter
County Laois 15th October 2017
Scene from a bus fire on the M7 Motorway just before J19. The Motorway had to be closed for a peroid of time due to very bad visibilty caused by smoke coming from the fire. Units of the fire service from Portlaoise and Mountrath along with Gardaí attended the incident. There was no reports of any injury from the scene.
Dublin 7th October 2017
4 Fire Engines & a Foam Tender seen attending a derelict buliding fire in Rolestown, County Dublin on Saturday 7th October. Units from C Watch Finglas, Swords, Skerries, Balbriggan attended. @DubFireBrigade Twitter
County Longford September 2017
Scene of a derelict house fire in Longford recently attended to by Longford Town Fire Station
County Kildare 30th September 2017
The scene of a truck fire at a Retail Distribution Centre in Naas County Kildare on Saturday 30th September. Fire Crews from Naas & Newbridge attended the scene
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Dublin 28th September 2017
Thursday 28th September 4 Fire Engines fought a well developed fire in Huntstown, Dublin. A fan was used to protect adjoining houses. Thankfully no injuries. ~@DubFireBrigade Twitter
Dublin 23rd September 2017
5 units of Dublin Fire Brigade attended an underground fire, Shanowen Road, Santry on Saturday 23rd September. No injuries reported, crews used breathing apparatus to extinguish. ~@DubFireBrigade Twitter
Dublin 22nd September 2017
Scene of a fire involving a large wheelie bin stacked with cardboard in the entrance to an unused underground car park and set on fire in Balbriggan, County Dublin on Friday 22nd Spetember. Smoke made its way into a nearby apartment complex and filling some corridors with smoke. Fire alarm activated and residents evacuated. Delta 231 and Delta 131 in attendance, 131's fan was used to clear the smoke
Dublin 16th September 2017
3 fire engines from B Watch seen attending a fire on Patrick St, Dublin on Saturday 16th September. Breathing apparatus was in use. Traffic temporarily obstructed whilst crews delt with the fire. ~@DubFireBrigade Twitter
Dublin 16th September 2017
DFB extinguished a car fire in Darndale on Saturday 16th September. Car fires present numerous dangers including exploding boot/bonnet gas struts. ~@DubFireBrigade Twitter
Dublin 7th September 2017
Scene from a derelict house fire on the Hoth Rd in Killester in Dublin. 3 pumping appliances,Foam teder and district officer attended the incident.
Dublin 5th September 2017
B Watch from Finglas attended this car fire Tuesday night 5th September. BA is essential at car fires due to toxic fumes produced. ~@DubFireBrigade Twitter
Dublin 5th September 2017
Firefighters from B Watch Finglas seen extinguishing a number of cars on fire off the N2 near Coldwinters on Tuesday 5th SDeptember. ~@DubFireBrigade Twitter
County Louth 3rd September 2017
Up to 10 Pumping Appliances, 2 x Water Carriers, Incident Command Unit and Chemical Incident Unit attended a Major Fire at a car parts yard in Grangebellew near Dunleer in County Louth at around 05.00hrs this morning Sunday the 3rd of Sept. At present the incident is still on going.
County Laois 3rd September 2017
Scene from a house fire at an unfinished housing estate in Borris on Ossory in Co Laois at around 07.15hrs on Sunday the 3rd of September. Firefighters using breathing apparatus brought the fire under control. A hydraulic platform from Portlaoise also attended the scene. ~Laois Fire & Rescue Service Facebook
Dublin 28th August 2017
4 units (Swords, Kilbarrack, HQ, North Strand) seen at a vacant house fire near Swords, Dublin on Monday 28th August. DFB's foam tender was also in use as a Hi Volume pump. ~@DubFireBrigade Twitter
Dublin 1st August 2017
Fire Crews from Tallaght & Phibsboro attended this incident on the Belgard Rd Tuesday 1st August involving the LUAS tram overhead lines (750volts) which had been struck by a vehicle, leaving the wires hanging on the road. ~@DubFireBrigade Twitter
Dublin 31st July 2017
C Watch firefighters from Donnybrook & Rathfarnham stations attended this domestic fire on Monday 31st July, no injuries reported. ~@DubFireBrigade Twitter
Dublin 23rd July 2017
3 Fire Engines from Tallaght & Dolphins Barn Stations seen dealing with a field / trees on fire in Rathcoole, Dublin on Monday 23rd July ~@DubFireBrigade Twitter
County Kildare 21st July 2017
Fire Crews from Naas & Blessington attended the scene of a house fire on Tipper Road in Naas, County Kildare on Friday 21st July. ESB and Gardai also attended the scene and the house was destroyed. No reports of any injuries
Dublin 17th July 2017
3 Fire Engines from B Watch Kilbarrack & North Strand Fire Stations seen dealing with a vacant house fire near Howth Summit on Monday 17th July. @DubFireBrigade Twitter
County Kildare 13th / 14th July 2017
Fire Crews from Naas & Newbridge, County Kildare atended the scene of a large fire on the site of a disused shopping centre in Naas County Kildare on Thursday 13th July. At time of writing Fire Crews remained on scene tackling what is believed to be a deep seated fire on the site.
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County Laois 11th July 2017
LS11 Portlaoise and LS18 Stradbally fire stations seen in attendance at a vacant house fire in Portlaoise on Tuesday the 11th of July. ~Laois Fire & Rescue Service Facebook
Dublin 9th July 2017
Fire Crews from Dolphins Barn & Tara Street attended the scene of a Large Fire on Bridgefoot Street in Dublin on Saturday 9th July. The fire was quickly brought under control. ~@DubFireBrigade Twitter
County Kildare 28th June 2017
A Firefighter has been injured in a domestic house fire in Athy, County Kildare early Tuesday 28th June. Fire Crews from Kildare & Laois responded to a reported house fire shorty after 10:30am
1 Firefighter was taken to hospital as a result of injuries received whilst attending the fire. No members of the public are believed to have been injured
We Wish the injured Firefighter A Speedy Recovery
County Dublin 27th June 2017
Scene of an Industrial Fire in The Naul on Tuesday 27th June. Deltas 51 (Finglas), D231 (Balbriggan), D241 (Skerries), Foam Unit (Tara St), Water Tanker (Phibsboro) & District Officer (Finglas) in attendance.~DFB Finglas No5 Facebook
Dublin 2th June 2017
Swords Fire Station, Dublin seen attending a car fire in Lusk, County Dublin on Sunday evening 25th June
Dublin 24th June 2017
Dublin Fire Brigade seen in attendance at a house fire in Clonsilla, Dublin on Saturday 24th June. 3 pumps and an Aerial Appliance attended. Fire caused extensive damage but all persons and pets accounted for.~@DubFireBrigade Twitter
Dublin 15th June 2017
A Watch Phibsboro Fire Station, Dublin seen attending a skip fire in Cabra at 4 am Thursday morning 15th June. ~@DubFireBrigade Twtter
County Dublin 7th June 2017
4 Pumps, 1 District Officer & an Aerial Appliance seen dealing with a Fire though the roof of an an Abandoned Building on Balbriggan Main Street Wednesday 7th June
Dublin 4th June 2017
Firefighters from 'A' Watch in Tallaght Fire Station seen extinguishing a van on fire in Ballyfermot on Sundayth June . It takes about 1000 litres of water to extinguish a car/van fire. ~@DubFireBrigade Twitter
County Louth 4th June 2017
Drogheda Fire service and the Dundalk Fire Service Aerial Platform seen at aHouse Fire on Ship Street in Drogheda on Sunday 4th June.
Dublin 22nd May 2017
Fire Crews from Tara Street Fire Station seen dealing with a fire in builders waste off Buckingham Street on Monday 22nd May. High-Volume foam was used to smother the deep-set fire. ~@DubFireBrigade Twitter
Dublin 15th May 2017
Monday Morning at 0600, 3 Units + HP responded to a substantial domestic house fire in Firhouse, Dublin. No injuries. ~@DubFireBrigade Twitter
Dublin 10th May 2017
Scene of a large fire in an apartment block in Verdemont off the Snugborough Road in Blanchardstown on Wednesday 10th May. A number of units have been substantially damaged by the fire.
6 pumps, a Turntable Ladder, a command support vehicle, 2 District Officers and a drone attended the scene. Initially a number of ambulances were dispatched including our Advanced Paramedic vehicle. Senior fire officers are enroute and Fingal County Council have been informed. There are no reported injuries. ~Dublin Fire Brigade Facebook
County Louth 8th May 2017
Two units of the fire service from Drogheda backed up by units from Dunleer and Dundalk seen here attending a house fire in Flaxmill Lane in Drogheda. Flames could be seen coming from the 3 story dewelling as fire crews arrived. There was no reports of any injuries from the incident.
Dublin 8th May 2017
Rathfarnham and Tallaght Fire Engines attending the scene of an apartment fire beside Bushy Park in Rathfarnham in Dublin earlier today. 3 pumps, 1 Ambulance and a District Officer in attendance. ~@DubFireBrigade Twitter
Dublin 7th May 2017
2 pumps and a Turntable Ladder attended this Fire in a derelict house in Swords, Dublin on Sunday 7th May. ~@DubFireBrigade
Dublin 6th May 2017
Fire Crews from A-Watch Finglas seen attending this car fire in St Margarets Road in Finglas on Saturday 6th May. ~@DubFireBrigade Twitter
County Louth 4th May 2017
Fire has completely destroyed an industrial unit 2 miles north of Ardee in Co Louth. The fire which started ar around 6pm spread to the hole building. Unith of Louth County Council Fire and Rescue Service from Ardee Alpha 1 Dunleer Alpha 1 and Dundalk Alpha1 Echo1 Kilo 1 and Juliet 1 attended the scene
County Louth 3rd May 2017
Alpha 2 Dundalk station seen here dealing with a small fire at the rear of a house in Tom Bellew Avenue in Dundalk Town on Wednesday 3rd May.
County Kilkenny 25th April 2017
Crews from Kilkenny Fire Service and Waterford Fire Service seen here dealing with a large fire at a farm house in Co Kilkenny. Crews battled for a number of hours to bring the fire under control. The was no injuries reported during the incident.
Appliances attending Callan KK16 Alpha 1,Alpha 2 & Juliet 1 Thomastown KK15 Alpha 1,Kilo 1 & Juliet 1 Kilkenny Fire Service. Waterford City Alpha 1 & Alpha 3
Dublin 24th April 2017
DFB Balbriggan Fire Crew Seen extinguishing a car fire on Balbriggan Beach on Monday 24th April ~@DubFireBrigade Twitter
Dublin 24th April 2017
Scene of a Truck Fire on the N7 at Citywest on Monday Morning 24th April. 2 Crews from Tallaght Fire Station attended the scene which involved lane closures. After the Fire was brought Under Control there was a Full Closure puts in place as Firefighters had to wash down the slippery road surface. ~@DubFireBrigade Twitter
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