Munster Incident Page 9 (Fires & Rescues)
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Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary and Waterford
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
Photo's used with permission of Pat Flynn
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
Top Pic) Cork City Fire Brigades Bravo 1 seen attending a tree down in the City.
Bottom Pic) Blue Watch crews dealt with numerous fallen trees across the city on Tuesday 23rd February. ~@CorkCityFire Twitter
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