Firefighters battle blaze at derelict pub in Balbriggan

The street was closed off as units dealt with the “significant” fire at the pub.

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DUBLIN FIRE BRIGADE units have contained a fire at a derelict pub in Balbriggan.

Four fire pumps and a turntable ladder attended the fire at the closed down De Bruin’s Bar on Bride Street in Balbriggan.

The street was closed off as units dealt with the “significant” fire at the pub.

DFB tweeted that the fire had been contained shortly after 7pm.

The fire in #Balbriggan has been contained, but firefighting will continue for some time to prevent re-ignition. Significant damage. pic.twitter.com/ysMH1n4Swa
— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) June 7, 2017

Dublin Fire Brigade / Twitter

Firefighting will continue from some time in order to prevent re-ignition.

Significant damage was done to the building.

More images from the #Balbriggan fire. The turntable ladder is acting as a water tower, fighting the #fire from above #Fingal #Dublin pic.twitter.com/h9nlydU8ID
— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) June 7, 2017

Dublin Fire Brigade / Twitter

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