LAST UPDATE | 10 Jul 2023
FIRE FIGHTERS HAVE extinguished a blaze at an industrial unit on the Kylemore Road in Dublin.
Dublin Fire Brigade were alerted to the fire at Darthmouth House, Kylemore overnight at around 00:15.
Two fire engines remain on the scene and fire fighters are continuing operations at the fireground identifying hotspots.
4️⃣ Four fire engines remain on scene at an industrial unit fire off the Kylemore Road
— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) July 10, 2023
🚒 A foam tender, turntable ladder and water tanker were also in attendance during the night
🧑🚒 Firefighters are continuing operations at the fireground identifying hotspots pic.twitter.com/6xfiiKzySz
A foam tender, turntable ladder and water tanker were among the units in attendance during the night to battle the blaze.
Gardaí say traffic restrictions still in place and that traffic in the area is heavy.
Residents nearby and downwind of the fire have been advised to close their windows to prevent smoke from affecting them.
Traffic restrictions in place on Kylemore Road at the junction of Kylemore Park North as we deal with a fire in an industrial unit.
— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) July 10, 2023
🪟 Residents close to, and downwind of the fire should close their windows to prevent smoke affecting them pic.twitter.com/cBjFGp8zmG
Gardaí were called to the scene of the fire at an unoccupied building on the Kylemore Road overnight.
A garda spokesperson said the fire was extinguished by fire fighters and added that no injuries were reported.
The scene is currently preserved for technical examination and garda investigations are ongoing.
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