One person is in a serious condition in hospital after a fire in north Dublin last night.
It happened at a high rise apartment block in the Temple Court area of Santry.
Dublin Fire Brigade say the alarm was raised just after 7 o'clock last night with various calls about smoke, a fire, and even a call about an explosion.
7️⃣ Seven fire engines including a turntable ladder and emergency tender are currently attending a high rise fire in an apartment block
3️⃣ Three ambulances are also at the fireground
Smoke is visible but firefighters are working to extinguish the fire pic.twitter.com/vkB4fRdwMC
— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) May 14, 2025
Six units of the Fire Brigade, and an ariel unit responded to the scene, as well as gardaí and ambulance services.
The building was evacuated, and the fire was eventually put out. The apartment block has been significantly damaged by the blaze, and efforts began last night to re-house those living there.
One person needed to be rescued from the fire and was taken by ambulance to Beaumont Hospital. They were said to be in a serious condition
Gardaí are now investigating the cause of the fire.
