Munster Incident Page 9 (Fires & Rescues)
Counties
Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary and Waterford
Shannon Airport 5th February 2024
Shannon Airport dealt with two further emergency diversions since operations were brought to a standstill for over two hours on Monday morning 5th February when the crew of a cargo flight used an emergency slide to evacuate their aircraft on the runway. Following on from that the crew of an Air France flight from Paris to Chicago declared an emergency over the North Atlantic also reporting they had a passenger on board who required medical assistance.
Flight AF-136 was about an hour southwest of Ireland, over two hours into its trip, when the crew declared a medical emergency and turned around. The crew opted to divert to Shannon and requested that emergency medical services be alerted and available for them on arrival.
The flight landed at Shannon at 3.41pm and was met by airport fire and rescue crews. Emergency vehicles remained with the Airbus A350-900 jet as it was directed to a remote stand where an ambulance was waiting. The ill passenger was transported by ambulance to University Hospital Limerick for treatment. ~The Clare Herald
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County Clare 24th January 2024
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The M18 motorway was closed for a time Wednesday morning 24th January after a car burst into flames near Crusheen, County Clare. The incident occurred at around 8.40am in the southbound carriageway near Ballyline between Crusheen and Barefield.
Emergency services were alerted and units of Clare County Fire and Rescue Service from Ennis and Shannon stations responded to the scene along with Gardaí. Crews from Galway Fire and Rescue Service from Gort station were also requested to attend. It’s understood it was originally thought the incident was closer to Gort. The motorway was closed while fire crews dealt with the blaze. The car was completely destroyed, however the driver was uninjured. ~The Clare Herald
County Cork 21st January 2023
Kinsale fire service seen attending a tree down ontop an electric wire during Storm Isha on Sunday 21st Janaury
Cork City 16th January 2024
3 pumps, 1 Aerial, 1 Water Tanker and Cork City Fire Brigade Senior Officer currently (20:00hrs Tuesday 16th January) attending the scene of a commericial building fire on the Tramore Road in Cork City. Local road closures in place.
Cork City 10th January 2024
Cork City Fire Brigade seen attending a car fire in the city on Wednesday night 10th January. ~@CorkCityFire X
County Waterford 3rd January 2024
Waterford Fire Service seen dealing with a car fire on the M9 Motorway (southbound) on Wednesday 3rd January. The mtorway was closed whilst fire crews dealt with the incident. ~Waterford Fire Service
Shannon Airport 1st January 2024
Photos used with permission of Pat Flynn / The Clare Herald
A transatlantic flight has been evacuated at Shannon Airport after the jet made an emergency landing there this morning. The crew of the Delta Air Lines jet declared an emergency over the Atlantic, south of Ireland, advising air traffic controllers they had fumes on board.On the ground in Shannon, the airport’s own fire and rescue service was alerted while the National Ambulance Service, Clare County Fire and Rescue Service and An Garda Síochána were also notified and requested to mobilise resources to Shannon. ~Pat Flynn / The Clare Herald
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Cork City 25th December 2023
6 units from Cork City Fire Brigade dealt with a house fire on Dyke Parade in the City on Monday 25th December. Crews worked hard in difficult conditions to prevent the fire from spreading to adjoining properties. Fire crews from Cork County Fire & Rescue Service supported Cork City by dealing with 4 other incidents during the fire. ~@CorkCityFire X
County Clare 23rd December 2023
Scene of an oil spill between Miltown and the 5 Crosses in Inagh, County Clare on Saturday 23rd December. ClareCounty Fire & Rescue Service and Gardai attended the scene.
Cork City 19th December 2023
Cork City Fire Brigades' Amber Watch crews seen as they deal with a well developed shed fire in Carrigrohane. One appliance and a water tanker in attendance. ~@CorkCityFire X
Cork City 24th November 2023
Washington Street and surrounding were sealed off on Friday morning 24th November as Emergency Services dealt with a security alert / bomb threat at the Mercy Hospital and Courthouse areas. The incident was later stood down. ~Cork Safety Alerts FB
Cork County 15th November 2023
Cork County Fire & Rescue Service fire crews attended the scene of a fire at Cudigans Yard off Main street in Midelton on Wednesday 15th November. Fire Crews in attendance were Midleton, Cobh, Youghal and Carrigaline. Tanker from Bandon also reported to have attended.
Cork City 13th November 2023
Cork City Fire Crews have dealt with a commercial fire in the Churchfield area of Cork City in the early hours of Sunday 13t November. Units from Anglesea Street and Ballyvolane responded and worked hard to prevent the fire spreading. ~@CorkCityFire X
County Tipperary 10th November 2023
Photo used with permission of Pure Radio Tipp
One unit of Tipperary Fire Service, plus gardai at a rubbish fire Clonmel Arms (derelict) hotel rear yard on Friday night 10th November. ~Pure Radio Tipp
County Clare 2nd November 2023
Photos used with permission of The Clare Herald
One man was treated in hospital for the effects of smoke following a fire in an apartment in Ennis Thursday morning 2nd November. Shortly after 10.30am, emergency services were alerted to a fire in an upper floor apartment at the top of Parnell Street in the town centre. Units of the Clare County Fire and Rescue Service from Ennis station responded to the incident along with Gardaí. The National Ambulance Service was also requested to mobilise paramedics to the scene. ~The Clare Herald
County Cork 29th November 2023
Photos used with permission of Evan Doak
Bantry Fire Station A1 and A2 seen in attendance at a flooding incident in the town on Sunday 29th October.
County Cork 18th October 2023
Cork City Fire crews seen working hard in difficult conditions around the cork city to alleviate flooding on Wednesday 18th October. Storm Babet dropped a months rain in 24hrs around Cork city and county. At 18:00hrs Cork City Fire Brigade posted they had drafted in extra resources to assist with Storm Babet flooding incidents. A crew of their Swiftwater Rescue Technician trained firefighters were sent to east Cork with pumps and equipment to assist Cork County Fire Crews in and around the town of Midleton
Cork City 27th September 2023
Anglesea Street crews seen in attendance at a commercial fire on Lower Oliver Plunkett Street in Cork City on Wednesday 27th September. 3 pumps, 1 Ariel Ladder Platform and 1 command vehicle attended, and crews worked hard to contain the blaze and minimize the risk of fire spreading to adjoining buildings. ~@CorkCityFire X
Cork City 27th September 2023
Cork City Fire Crews dealt with numerous calls on Wednesday 27th September as Storm Agnes entered the country.
Pic 1: Red Watch Alpha 2 dealing with a tree down into a garden
Pic 2: Anglesea Street and Ballyvolane dealing with a large tree blocking the road on Monastery Road, Rochestown
Pic 3: Ballyvolane crew seen in attendance at a tree down in the Fairhill area.
County Clare 25th September 2023
Photos used with permission of The Clare Herald
Two people have been taken to hospital (released later that evening) following a suspected gas explosion at a commercial premises in Killaloe, Co Clare on Monday 25th September. The alarm was raised at around 1.00pm when emergency services received multiple reports of an explosion and fire at Walsh’s ‘Top of the Town’ bar on Main Street in Killaloe.
Units of Clare County Fire and Rescue Service from Killaloe and Scarriff stations responded to the incident along with Gardaí and National Ambulance Service paramedics. The bar is located just metres from the local Garda station and about 100 metres from the fire station.~The Clare Herald
Cork City 11th September 2023
Fire crews from Ballyvolane seen dealing with a car on fire, Dublin Hill, Cork City on Monday evening 11th September. Ffirefighters using BA and two hose reels brought the fire under control. Car fires give off highly carcinogenic products which can have serious effects on a persons health. Stay clear of smoke and call 999/112. ~@CorkCityFire X
Cork City 25th August 2023
On Friday 25th August fire crews from Ballyvolane and Cork HQ dealt with a camper van fire on the M8 motorway. Firefighters rescued an unresponsive dog and provided emergency treatment using their dog oxygen kit, before rushing him to a vet. ‘Hugo’ is now recovering at home, and is thankfully doing well. ~@CorkCityFire X
Cork City 27th July 2023
Investigations underway after 3 people wearing balaclavas started a number of fires at the old Gaelscoil Ballincollig Cork Thursday night 27th July. Firefighters dealt with the matter within in minutes of arriving at the scene. ~Paul Byrne Virgin Media News
Cork City 24th July 2023
Fire Crews from Ballyvolane and Anglesea St Station's seen dealing with a building fire in the Knocknaheeney area of Cork City on Monday 24th July. ~@CorkCityFire Twitter
Cork City 19th July 2023
Fire crews from Anglesea Street seen dealing with a well developed apartment fire in Classes Lake, Ballincollig on Wednesday 19th July. One occupant was transfered to the care of the Natonal Ambulance Service and was treated for smoke inhalation. ~@CorkCityFire Twitter
Cork City 5th July 2023
Fire crews from Anglesea Street and Ballyvolane stations attended a well developed unoccupied house fire in the Rathcooney area of the city on Wednesday 5th July. ~@CorkCityFire Twitter
County Kerry 20th June 2023
Fire crews from Killarney and Killorglin fire stations attended a house fire in Killarney on Tuesday 20th June reportedly caused by a lightning strike.
Limerick City 19th June 2023
Fire Crews from Limerick City Fire Station seen in attendance at a fire on Henry Street in the city just before midnight on Monday 19th June.
Cork City 5th June 2023
23 fire fighters and six units of the fire service from Cork city seen battling a blaze in Knocknaheeny, Cork City on Monday evening 5th June. The fire was well ablaze at two houses at Ardmore Avenue, with a third property currently smoke logged, a spokesman for Cork City Fire Brigade confirmed. All three of the affected properties are derelict. ~Irish Examiner
County Tipperary 3rd June 2023
Fire crews from Tipperary and Galway Fire Services' seen attending a large bog / gorse fire at Kilcarron bog on Saturday evening 3rd June. Crews from Borrisokane(TN15), Cloughjordan(TN17) and Portumna(GY18) attended. ~Tipperary Fire & Rescue Service FB
County Tipperary 25th May 2023
Units of Tipperary Fire Service closed off Mitchel Street in Clonmel Thursday afternoon 25th May as debris was reported as falling from a roof of a building. ~PURE Radio Tipperary FB
County Cork 15th May 2023
Photos used with permission of Shane Casey
Scene of a fire at the Kilworth Firing Ranges and Military Training Area near Fermor, County Cork on Monday 15th May. The fire spread to local forestry and as a result Helicopter support was requested and received. Fermoy & Mitchelstown Fire Brigades fought and contained the fire on the ground.
County Tipperary 15th May 2023
Photos used with permission of PURERadio Tipperary
Several units of Tipperary Fire Service from Cashel and Tipperary Town seen dealing with a fire in a derelict building on Station Road in Tipperary town on Monday 15th May. Motorists were asked to drive with care in the area whict fire crews dealt with the fire.
~PURERadio Tipperary
County Clare 10th May 2023
Photos used with permission of Pat Flynn
Fire crews have dealt with a fire at the former Our Lady’s Psychiatric Hospital in Ennis on Wednesday evening 10th May. It’s the third time since last Friday that the fire service and Gardaí were called to the scene. Shortly before 8 o’clock, emergency services were alerted to a fire at the former hospital. Three units of Clare County Fire and Rescue Service responded to the incident. On arrival at the scene, fire crews met two people walking out of the premises carrying duvets. Firefighters entered the building where they discovered two fires and extinguished both. ~Pat Flynn / The Clare Herald
Cork City 7th May 2023
Another Pawsome river rescue was performed in Cork City Sunday night 7th May. Swift water rescue teams entered the river to help a very cold and scared dog who's cries had been heard by a passer by. She is currently on her way to making a full recovery. ~@CorkCityFire Twitter
Cork City 19th April 2023
Fire Crews from Anglesea Street seen dealing with a vehicle fire on the N71, Bandon Road by the Viaduct on Wednesday 19th April. ~@CorkCityFire Twitter
Limerick City 5th April 2023
Early on Wednesday 5th April fire crews from Limerick City, Cappamore and Shannon fought a well developed fire in a roof, in two semi detached properties on the North side of Limerick City. Given the limited access around the properties to use an Aerial appliance, crews fought the fire from several Fire Service ladders. ~Limerick Fire & Rescue Service FB
County Waterford 29th March 2023
South East Mountain Rescue Association responded to a callout in Broemountain, Cappoquin, County Waterford shortly after lunchtime Wednesday 29th March after a walker fell and suffered a lower leg injury. Extraction and treatment of the casualty was successfully carried out by Waterford City Fire Service and National Ambulance Service (NAS) with An Garda Síochána also on scene. No additional assistance was required by SEMRA. We wish the casualty a speedy recovery. ~South Eastern Mountain Rescue Association FB
County Clare 29th March 2023
Multi agency response to a vessel that struck Killaloe Bridge in County Clare on Wednesday 29th March. The alarm was raised at 12:17hrs after a vessel with two persons on board got into difficulty while trying to tie alongside at Ballina Quay. The vessel lost control in strong currents and ended up sideways stuck under the first arch on the Tipperary side of the bridge. The vessel had been damaged in the impact but was not taking on water.
A Multi agency response involved units from Killaloe Coast Guard, CE15 Killaloe Fire and Rescue service, R115 from Shannon Airport and National Ambulance service from the Scarriff station. Killaloe Coast Guard set up a line from Ballina Quay and maneuvered the Rescue boat back onto the causality vessel, a crew member was transferred on board and removed the two occupants from the vessel, the Coast Guard boat then brought the two persons ashore at Ballina Quay, once everyone was safely ashore and no injuries were reported R115 and the NAS were stood down. After an assessment of the vessel Killaloe Coast Guard attempted to tow the vessel but failed on the first attempt due to strong currents.
After a brief between the officer's on scene the Killaloe Fire and Rescue service set up a winch from the stern of the vessel back to Ballina Quay, the Coast Guard crew also set up a tow line from the stern of the vessel. After almost four hour's of great team work between the two crew's the vessel was safely removed from the bridge and moored at Ballina Quay. Well done to the crew from CE15 in Killaloe and our crew from Killaloe Coast Guard for a great team response with a good outcome. ~Killaloe Coast Guard Unit FB
County Kerry February 2023
Fire crews in Kerry have responded to 56 hill fires in the last three days. Kerry County Council says a spate of fires on hills, in forests and on bogs has put the county's fire service under extreme pressure. Fourteen call-outs were dealt with on Sunday, 18 on Monday and a further 24 blazes were tackled yesterday.
Firemen on the Dingle Peninsula fought a large fire in Dún Chaoin. The fire, which went out of control on Cruach Mhárthain, threatened a number of houses. The Dingle unit began fighting the blaze at 4pm and they were later supported by units from Tralee and Killorglin.~RTÉ News
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County Cork February 2023
Firefighters have been praised for saving a critical aviation radar installation from a massive wildfire over the weekend. The blaze on Mount Gabriel in West Cork has now prompted renewed calls for more funding for the region's retained firefighting service.
This fire was the largest of 20 gorse or vegetation fires, primarily in the Mizen and Beara Peninsulas, to which all six West Cork fire brigades – Bantry, Castletownbere, Schull, Skibbereen, Dunmanway and Clonakilty - were called over the weekend.
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County Tipperary 29th Janaury 2023
Several units of Tipperary Fire and Rescue Service attended an outbreak of fire at Chez Hanz in Cashel, County Tipperary on Sunday night 29th January. The fire was quickly brought under control by firefighters from the nearby station. It is thought that the fire impacted the kitchen area of this popular Tipperary restaurant. ~Tipperaryphotos.com
Cork City 11th Janaury 2023
A small fire forced the evacuation of a number of patients from the emergency department of Cork University Hospital on Wednesday afternoon 11th January. Two units of Cork City Fire Brigade responded to an emergency call at around 1.30pm, but the fire had already been extinguished by staff in the ED using a portable extinguisher when they arrived. ~RTÉNews
Sunday 1st January 2023
Shannon Airport Fire Crews deployed on New Years Day to meet an aircraft which had declared a medical emergency with a seriously ill passenger on board.
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flight 243 landed safely and was escorted to awaiting Ambulance crews.
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County Cork 23rd December 2022
Cork City Fire Brigade had several crews including their Aerial Ladder Platform supporting Cork County Fire & Rescue Service in attendance at a fire in Carrigaline on Friday 23rd December. ~@CorkCityFire Twitter
County Limerick 20th December 2022
Firefighters from Limerick City, Rathkeale & Foynes fire stations' had a busy evening on Tuesday 20th December as they dealt with a fire in a commercial premises in Raheen, County Limerick. The incident was finally closed down in the early hours of Wednesday morning. ~Limerick Fire & Rescue FB
County Kerry 23rd November 2022
Listowel Fire Service and Gardaí responded to an emergency call in Listowel community centre at around 1.15am on Wednesday morning 23rd November. Much of the building and its facilities, which include a newly renovated gym, were not damaged by the blaze. The fire ripped through a part of the roof before it was brought under control by fire crews, who have been praised for their actions. ~www.independent.ie
Cork City 23rd November 2022
Cork City Fire Brigade Blue Watch attended a fire at the former R+H Hall offices in Cork City on Wednesday 23rd November. Cork City Fire Brigade were dispatched at 02.17 and five units responded to the well developed fire. Fire crews remained at the scene dampening down into the early hours. ~@CorkCityFire Twitter
County Clare 23rd October 2022
Photos used with permision of The Clare Herald
Clare fire crews seen dealing with a fire at the site of a former commercial premises in Ennis on Sunday 23rd October. The alarm was raised at around 4.10pm when staff at the Munster Regional Communications Centre in Limerick received a report of a fire at the rear of a former joinery at the junction of Clare Road and Tobarteascáin. Four units of Clare County Fire and Rescue Service from Ennis, including a hydraulic platform and a water tanker, responded to the scene along with Gardaí. ~The Clare Herald
Shannon Airport 20th October 2022
Shannon Airport Police and Fire services' were alerted to an aircraft emergency on Thursday 20th October. The Turkish Airline flight issued a "Pan-Pan" radio call declaring a medical emergency on board.
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Shannon Airport 5th October 2022
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A transatlantic jet has made an emergency landing at Shannon Airport this afternoon after the crew reported a suspected fuel leak. United Airlines flight UA-928 was travelling from Heathrow Airport in London to Chicago in the US at the time. The Boeing 767-300(ER) jet, was about 900 kilometres north west of Shannon when the crew turned around. It’s understood there were 157 passengers and a crew of 10 on board.
Units of Clare County Fire and Rescue Service from Shannon and Ennis stations were dispatched to support the airport’s own fire and rescue service. The National Ambulance Services mobilised a number of resources including ambulances and a rapid response advanced paramedic unit while Gardaí also responded to the airport. ~The Clare Herald
County Waterford 4th October 2022
Waterford City Fire Service seen in attendance at a hay barn fire in County Waterford on Tuesday 4th October. ~Waterford Fire Service FB
County Clare 28th September 2022
Photo's used with permission of Pat Flynn
Units of Clare County Fire and Rescue Service from Ennis and Ennistymon stations responded to a reported fire in Knock, Kilmaley, County Clare on Wednesday 28th September. Water tankers from both stations and a hydraulic platform from Ennis were also dispatched to the scene.
The tankers were used to ferry water from an off-site source to the scene. Firefighters tackled the fire from above using the hydraulic platform and sprayed the building with water and foam in an effort to bring the fire under control.
At least one gas cylinder in the building exploded in the blaze while the roof of the structure later collapsed. Fire crews also set up three water monitor devices to concentrate water on a number of other gas cylinders in an effort to cool them down and prevent them from exploding. After the fire was brought under control the area was cordoned off to prevent anyone approaching the cylinders while they continued to cool. The scene was expected to remain cordoned off overnight and most of Thursday as a precaution.. ~Pat Flynn / The Clare Herald
County Waterford 1st September 2022
Waterford City Fulltime and Retained crews, Kilmacthomas and Dunmore East Water Carrier attended this truck fire on Thursday night 1st September on the N25 Cork road at Carroll’s cross. ~Waterford Fire Service FB
County Cork 29th August 2022
Midleton fire crews seen attending the scene of a Gorse fire near Ballycotton, County Cork on Friday 27th August
County Waterford 22nd August 2022
Waterford City fire crews seen in attendance at an Gorse fire on the cliff at the side of Waterford golf course on Monday 22nd August
County Cork 20th August 2022
Scene of a Gorse fire near Ballycotton, County Cork Saturdau afternoon 20th August. Fire Crews from Youghal, Midleton, Bandon, Cobh and Cork City in attendance.
County Clare 19th August 2022
Fire crews from Ennis station (CE11) dealt with a tree hanging dangerously over the road at Carnelly near Clarecastle on Friday 19th August. ~Pat Flynn
Waterford City August 2022
Waterford City Fire Service seen attending a car fire in the city at the start of August. ~Waterford City Fire Service FB
County Waterford July 2022
Scene of a house fire in County Water in late July. Fire crews from Waterford City Fire Station (Wholetime and Retained) and Thomastown Fire Station (County Kilkenny) attended the scene.
County Clare 17th July 2022
Photo used with Permission of Pat Flynn
Fire crews from Ennis fire station responded to two fires on lands close to the Ennis to Limerick rail line on Thursday 21st July. ~Pat Flynn
County Tipperary 17th July 2022
Clonmel Fire Stations' Alpha 1 seen attending an unknown incident in the town on Thursday morning 21st July
County Clare 15th July 2022
Photo's used with permission of Pat Flynn
Scene of a car fire on the M18 Motorway on Friday 15th July attended to by Ennis and Shannon Fire stations along with Gardai. ~Pat Flynn
Shannon Airport 12th July 2022
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A US-bound passenger jet that suffered ‘serious hydraulic issues’ soon after taking off from an airport in Scotland, made and emergency landing at Shannon Airport on Tuesday 12th July. Delta Air Lines flight DL-123 took off from Edinburgh Airport at around 12.30pm bound for Boston in the United States. The Boeing 767-300(ER) jet had climbed to 33,000 feet and levelled off before the flight crew reported an issue with one of the aircraft’s hydraulic systems.
On the ground at Shannon Airport, an emergency plan was put into action which involved alerting the local authority fire service, HSE, National Ambulance Service and An Garda Síochána. Units of Clare County Fire and Rescue Service from Shannon and Ennis stations were mobilised to the airport along with a number of National Ambulance Service resources and Garda units. ~Pat Flynn
County Cork 23rd June 2022
Scene of a fire at the former Sunset Ridge Hotel in Killeens, County Cork on Thursday 23rd June. Fire Crews including specialist appliances from Cork County and Cork City Fire Services' attended the scene.
Cork City 23rd June 2022
Fire Crews from Anglesea Street and Ballyvolane fire stations seen dealing with a house fire on Ringmahon Road, Cork City on Thursday 23rd June. Firefighters wearing Breathing Apparatus brought the fire under control. ~CorkCityFireBrigade FB
Shannon Airport 21st June 2022
Photo used with permission of Pat Flynn
Two U.S. bound passenger flights made unscheduled landings at Shannon Airport on Tuesday 21st June after one crew declared a medical emergency and the other reported navigational issues. An American Airlines flight from Dublin to the United States turned around over the North Atlantic and diverted to Shannon this morning after the crew declared a medical emergency. Flight AA-209 had departed Dublin Airport at around 9.25am bound for Chicago in the U.S. ~Pat Flynn
Waterford City 21st June 2022
Fire Crews attended a large hydraulic oil spill on the N25 New Ross Road in Waterford on Tuesday 21st June. A spillage of grease or oil can be high risk for road users, especially those on motorcycles. Our fire engines are equipped with spray bars that use a degreasing agent to breakdown oil and grease buildup. ~WaterfordFireService FB
Cork City 27th May 2022
Fire crews from Cork City Headquarters dealt with a commercial fire in the Togher area of the City in the early hours of Friday morning 27th May. Commercial premises often pose a challenge to firefighters when gaining access during a fire. On this occasion firefighters successfully used a con saw to gain access to the fire compartment. ~Cork City Fire Brigade FB
Cork City 25th May 2022
In the early hours of Wednesday morning 25th May Cork City Fire Brigade dealt with a developed commercial fire in the outskirts of the city. 3 appliances and 4 Breathing Apparatus teams brought the fire under control. ~Cork City Fire Brigade FB
County Clare 27th April 2022
Photos used with permission of The Clare Herald
Two Fire Crews from Ennis Fire Station attended a major Gorse Fire in the Kilmaley area of County Clare on Wednesday 27th April. Fire Crews were mobilised following calls from members of the public due to how close the fires were to property. ~The Clare Hearld
Waterford City 19th April 2022
Scene of a commercial fire on Tuesday 19th April in Waterford City in a derelict building with a big timber fire load inside. Local roads were closed for some time and local residents advised to keep windows closed due to smoke and wind direction. Fire Crews from Waterford City Wholetime and Retained fire crews, Tramore Fire Station, Dunmore East Fire Station and and Aerial Appliance from Kilkenny City attended the call. ~Waterford City Fire Service FB
County Tipperary 8th April 2022
Clonmel Fire Station seen dealing with a car fire near Poppyfields Clonmel, County Tipperary on Saturday 8th April. ~PURERadio Tipp
Shannon Airport 7th April 2022
Photos used with permission of Pat Flynn
United Airlines flight UA-52 diverted to Shannon with an engine issue on Thursday 7th April. The brakes overheated during landing and a small fire broke out on left main bogie while taxiing through the apron. Quickly extinguished by airport fire crews. Shannon Fire Service, Ennis Fire Service, National Ambulance Service and An Garda Síochána also attended at airport. ~Pat Flynn
County Tipperary 6th April 2022
Photo used with permission of PureRadio Tipperary
Several units of Tipperary Fire and Rescue Service Clonmel are dealing with a domestic fire in Clonmel town centre at present. A number of residents have been temporarily evacuated from their homes. ~Pure Radio Tipperary
County Waterford 29th March 2022
Dungarvan and Clonmel fire crews seen attending a gorse fire near Glendaloughin in County Waterford on Tuesday 29th March.
County Waterford 28th March 2022
Fire Crews from Dungarvan, Cappoquin and Lismore this evening attending a Gorse Fire in Glenafalla, County Waterford near the County Tipperary border.
Shannon Airport 28th March 2022
Clare County Fire and Rescue Service from Shannon and Enns stations were mobilised to support of Shannon’s own fire and rescue crews to an Aircraft emergency at Shannon on Monday 28th March. Ambulance paramedics; rapid response advanced paramedic units and an ambulance officer were also dispatched to the airport.
United flight 134 (New York / Newark – Zurich) diverted to Shannon Airport to address a technical issue. The aircraft landed safely at 10:40AM. The flight subsequently cancelled. ~Pat Flynn
County Clare 20th March 2022
Photos used with permission of Pat Flynn
Ennis Fire Station seen in attendance at a gorse fire near Ennis on Sunday 20th March. ~Pat Flynn
County Clare 11th March 2022
Emergency services dealt with a chemical incident in a housing estate in Ennis on Friday evening 11th March. A member of the public reported finding a 30-litre drum in a green area in the Lios Árd estate on the outskirts of the town.
The alarm was raised at around 6.00pm. Units of Clare County Fire and Rescue Service from Ennis station responded along with local Gardaí to what was reported as a ‘hazmat’ (hazardous materials) incident. On arrival, fire crews quickly cordoned off a large section of the green until the drum could be inspected.
Fire service personnel wearing breathing apparatus approached the drum and noted the details on the label. The details were checked with experts in hazardous materials before any effort to move the drum was made. It was established that the drum contained Sodium Hypochlorite also known as bleach and considered a ‘dangerous and corrosive’ substance. ~Pat Flynn / The Clare Herald
Waterford City 9th March 2022
Waterford City Swiftwater Rescue trained Firefighters responded to local flood calls on Wednesday 9th March following heavy rain. Stranded motorists seen here being removed safely from their vehicles. ~Waterford City Fire Service FB
County Clare 23rd February 2022
Photos used with permission of Pat Flynn
Ennis Fire Service and Clare Civil Defence responded to an incident at High Street Ennis, County Clare on Wednesday 23rd February. A large section of copper roofing was blown about 70 metres from one building to another. Firefighters using an Aerial Appliance helped secure the roofing which was then lowered to the ground by crane. ~@Pat Flynn / The Clare Herald
County Tipperary 20th February 2022
Clonmel Fire Station Alpha's 1 & 2 seen attending wires down during Storm Franklin on Sunday 20th February. Fire Crews made the scene safe until ESB Crews could arrive.
County Cork 22nd February 2022
Bantry Fire Station seen in attendance at a chimney fire in the town on Tuesday 22nd February
County Waterford 18th February 2022
Waterford City Retained Crew (WA11A2) were busy dealing with multiple trees down Friday 18th February near Mooncoin. The road was blocked for some time but has since reopened to the public. An Garda Síochána also attended the incident to help with scene safety. ~Waterford City Fire Service FB
County Tipperary 13th February 2022
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Clonmel fire crews seen attending a fire in the Clonmel Arms Hotel in the town centre on Sunday 13th February. ~Tipperary Fire & Rescue Service FB
County Clare 1st February 2022
Shannon Fire Service dealt with a significant oil spill on roads around Shannon including the main access road to Shannon Airport on Tuesday 1st February. Earlier in the day, they responded to an aircraft emergency Shannon Airport along with Ennis Fire Service, National Ambulance Service and Gardaí (to support Shannon Airport Fire Rescue Service) when a Cargolux Boeing 747-400 reported a possible fire on board and the crew issued a Mayday radio distress call.
Shortly before the aircraft was due to land at Shannon the flight crew confirmed that the fire indication was no longer active. The aircraft landed safely at 5.45am and was pursued along the runway and accompanied to the terminal building by fire crews. Airport fire crews carried out an external inspection of the jet’s fuselage using handheld infra-red heat detectors before undertaking a visual inspection inside the jet’s cargo hold. It’s now thought that the fire indication was a false alarm. ~Pat Flynn / The Clare Herald
County Clare 10th December 2021
Photo's used with permission of Pat Flynn
Ennis Fire Station County Clare seen attending an Oil Spill on Friday 10th December.
County Limerick 8th December 2021
Abbeyfeale Fire Service, Limerick Fire Service seen attending an incident during Storm Barra in the early hours of Wednesday 8th December.
Cork County 7th / 8th December 2021
Over the course of 24 hours Tuesday 7th December / Wednesday 8th December during Storm Barra, Brigades throughout Cork County were mobilised 31 times to various incidents which included – Road Hazards (Wires & Trees down), Chimney Fires, Flooding Calls, a Road Traffic Collision, a House Fire and a Medical Emergency. ~Cork County Fire Service FB
County Tipperary 7th December 2021
Scene of a tree down at Camus Cashel blocking the road, Cashel side of bridge. Tipperary Fire & Rescue Service Cashel Station and Gardai atttended.
Waterford City 7th December 2021
Waterford City (Blue Watch) were on hand Tuesday 7th December during Storm Barra to make these buildings safe due to high winds. Loose tiles, lead flashing, and overhanging guttering can make a building dangerous to the passing public.
Cork City 7th December 2021
Fire Crews from Headquarters and Ballyvolane were been busy throughout the Red Warning Storm Barra on Tuesday 7th December dealing with numerous weather related incidents. Ballyvolane have attended this tree blocking the road near Kerry Pike on the Clonlara Road outside the new Clonlara Estate. ~@CorkCityFire Twitter
Cork County 7th December 2021
Fire Crew from Bantry Fire Station seen attending flooding in the town in the early hours of Tuesday 7th December during the Status Red Stom Barra. ~@BantryFire Twitter
County Tipperary 4th December 2021
Clonmel fire crews seen tackling a haybarn fire in Clonmel on Saturday 4th December. ~Tipperary FRS Facebook
County Tipperary 4th December 2021
Clonmel Fire Service seen in attendance at a car fire in the Pippyfields area of Clonmel on Saturday 4th December. ~@TipperaryFire Twitter
County Limerick 5th November 2021
Scene of a commercial fire in the Ballintemple Inn in Newcastle West, County Limerick in the early hours of Wednesday 10th November. Fire Crews from Newcastle West, Rathkeale, Abbeyfeale, Foynes and Kilmallock were on the scene throughout the night to bring the fire under control. No reports of any injuries.
Cork City 5th November 2021
Fire Crews from Anglesea Street and Ballincollig stations seen dealing with a Commercial Fire in the Togher area of the City on Friday 5th November. Breathing Apparatus teams and a Hydraulic Platform worked to extinguish the fire. ~@CorkCityFire Twitter
County Tipperary 3rd November 2021
Tipperary Fire Crews from Thurles, Templemore and a Hydraulic Platform from Nenagh attending four derelict houses on fire in Thurles on Wednesday 3rd November
County Cork 1st November 2021
Cork County Fire Service, Fermoy Fire Brigade (Alpha's 1, 2 and Bravo 1) seen in attendance at a burst water main on Kent Bridge in Fermoy Monday night 1st November.
County Clare 1st November 2021
Ennis & Shannon Fire Stations seen in attendance at a Commercial Fire in Ennis Town on Monday morning 1st November.
Cork City 31st October 2021
Cork City Fire Crews from Ballyvolane, Ballincollig and HQ, including a water tanker attended a derelict building on fire in Blarney on Halloween night 31st October. Fire Crews battled the fire for several hours and thankfully there were no injuries. ~@CorkCityFire Twitter
County Clare 2nd September 2021
Photos used with permission of Pat Flynn
Scene of a fire at an ESB sub-station, Doora, Ennis on Thursday 2nd September attended to by Ennis Fire Station. ~Pat Flynn
Cork City 23rd August 2021
Fire crews from Anglesea Street seen in attendance at a tractor unit on fire in the Model Farm Road area of Cork on Monday 23rd August. Firefighters fought the blaze using a Class B foam to knock the fire quickly. ~@CorkCityFire Twitter
County Tipperary 13th August 2021
1 unit of the Fire Service from Carrick and 3 from Clonmel including a hydraulic platform and a water tanker seen dealing with a fire in Carrick on Friday evening 13th August. ~@PureRadioTipp
County Tipperary 2nd August 2021
Units of Cahir and Cashel Fire Stations seen dealng with an outbreak of fire at the former Castle Court Hotel in Cahir on Monday night 2nd August. Crews remained on scene overnight and into the early hours of the morning. ~PURE Radio Tipperary
County Cork 24th June 2021
Crews from Anglesea St were assisted by Cork County Fire & Rescue Service seen at the scene of a house fire in the Passage West area Thursday afternoon. On arrival a BA team was deployed to the 2nd floor of the house with a first aid hose reel. Fire was quickly extinguished & scene was made safe. ~@CorkCityFire Twitter
Cork City 23rd / 24th June 2021
Crews from Anglesea St, Ballyvolane and Ballincollig experienced a busy night with over 50 incidents attended on St Johns Eve. All incidents dealt with safely by crews working throughout the night, thanks to @GardaTraffic , @corkcitycouncil and the public for their assistance. ~@CorkCityFire Twitter
County Kerry 7th June 2021
Killarney Fire and Rescue Service heaped praise on staff of the iconic Eviston House Hotel – known to many as ‘The Danny Mann’ after its bar – for a ‘Trojan effort’ in keeping its patrons safe from an early-morning blaze on Monday 7th June. Fire Crews from Killarney backed up by Tralee Station attended the scene
County Cork 25th April 2021
Bantry Fire Stations Alpha 2 seen Sunday night 25th April at a Gorse Fire backing up Schull Fire Station. ~@BantryFire Twitter
County Cork 25th April 2021
Bantry Fire Crew seen assisting Dunmanway and Clonakilty Fire Crews at a large forest fire by Shiplake, Dunmanway on Sunday 25th April. ~Bantry Fire Brigade
Waterford City April 2021
Waterford City fire Service seen here extuinguishing a large outdoor fire in Carrickpherish area of the City. Waterford City Fire Station turned out to 12 outdoor fire's in 3 day's in the same area. ~Waterford Fire Service FB
Cork City 9th April 2021
Cork City Fire Crews from Anglesea Street, Ballyvolane and a Water Tanker seen dealing with a major fire in Churchfield off John F Connolly Road Friday night 9th April. Smoke could be seen across the city including from Cork City Fire Brigade HQ. Crews continue to battle the fire into the evening using Foam through branches and their foam cannon trailer in an attempt to extinguish the fire. ~@CorkCityFire Twitter
County Cork 7th April 2021
Bantry Fire Crew seen in attendance at a large gorse fire behind Bantry town on Wednesday 7th April. Fire later spread to the townland of Trawlebane and roads were quite smoked logged in patches. Dawn broke the next day over Bantry and crew dealt with last of the gorse fire behind Bantry, some fire still going high up on the hill but is currently inaccessible. ~ @BantryFire Twitter
County Tipperary April 2021
Fire Crews from Clonmel seen at a derelict building fire over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. ~Tipperary Fire & Rescue Service FB
County Tipperary 6th April 2021
Carrick-On-Suir Fire Station being backed up by Clonmel Fire Station at a garage fire Tuesday 6th April. ~@TipperaryFire Twitter
County Clare 4th April 2021
Photos Used with Permission of Pat Flynn
Crews from Ennis Town Station seen here attending a fire at a Commercial Premises on O'Connell Street in Ennis Town on Sunday the the 4th of April.
Cork City 26th March 2021
Fire Crews from Ballyvolane and Anglesea Street seen in attendance at a Derelict house fire on Strawberry Hill, Sunday’s Well in Cork City on Friday 26th March. ~@CorkCutyFire Twitter
County Tipperary 23rd February 2021
Scene of a vehicle fire attended to by Nenagh and Cloughjordon Fire Stations on Tuesday 23rd February on the M7 motorway. ~@TipperaryFire Twitter
Cork City 23rd February 2021
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