Luas services remain suspended in Dublin's docklands after a huge fire in the area last night.
It prompted several '999' calls as the flames burned for several hours and the area was cordoned off.
Extra crews from Dublin Fire Brigade had to be called in to fight this massive fire at George's Dock in the IFSC, that broke out shortly after 6 o'clock yesterday evening.
At one point water was pumped from the River Liffey to assist in the operation, which involved four fire engines, a foam tender, and a water tanker.
Three fire engines along with senior officers are on scene at a fire at George's Dock near the IFSC.
Firefighters are using 70mm hose to control the fire and cool adjacent exposures. We've requested
@GasNetIrl to the location. pic.twitter.com/kLq6awn9mP— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) August 19, 2025
Keyholders of buildings in the IFSC were asked to assist in safety checks as crews battled the fire and dampened down the surrounding area to stop the blaze from spreading.
Gas Networks Ireland was at the scene, while Luas services were stopped as the flames swept close to the tracks before the fire was eventually brought under control before midnight.
A large area remains sealed off this morning and gardaí and one fire truck remain at the scene. Luas services are suspended between Connolly and the Point as the damage is assessed.
The Luas Red Line Service is running from Tallaght / Saggart to Connolly Stop only.
There is no service from Connolly to The Point Luas Stop.
This is due to a fire yesterday in George’s Dock. We envisage this change to service may last a
period of time as we wait for…— Luas (@Luas) August 20, 2025
Image: Dublin Fire Brigade twitter
