THREE PEOPLE WERE brought to hospital after a fire broke out above a Thai massage parlour on Granby Row in Co Dublin this morning.

Gardaí confirmed that they had assisted emergency services at the scene at the premises at around 8:15am. 

“The scene is currently being preserved and the street was closed with local diversions in place,” a statement said. “Three people were taken to the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital.”

An investigation into the cause of the blaze is ongoing, the spokesperson added. 

Dublin Fire Brigade said that it responded to reports of the fire this morning. On arrival, firefighters found the four storey building with a fire located on the third floor, it said.

Seven people were treated at the scene with three being transported to hospital by two Dublin Fire Brigade ambulances and one National Ambulance Service ambulance.

“Six fire engines were sent to the incident including a turntable ladder and emergency tender. Breathing apparatus teams were committed to fight and extinguish the fire and it is now under control.

“Two fire engines remain on scene along with a District Officer and firefighting operations are ongoing. Traffic restrictions are in place and road users should avoid the area,” the fire brigade said.

A video of the scene this morning shows thick smoke billowing from the upstairs windows of the building.

A driver of a Eurospar vehicle is seen in the video backing the vehicle in front of the scene to help those inside the building, with one man seen jumping from a window to land on the truck.