Huge blaze breaks out at Dublin city centre bridge as firefighters race to scene to battle flames & commuters impacted
TRAVEL CHAOS Huge blaze breaks out at Dublin city centre bridge as firefighters race to scene to battle flames & commuters impacted
COMMUTERS in Dublin are facing travel chaos this evening after Luas services were stopped in part of the city due to a huge fire.
The blaze appears to have started at a bridge at George's Dock, near the IFSC in the Docklands area, as firefighters raced to the scene to contain it.
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A major fire broke out at a Dublin city centre bridge
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The blaze broke out at George's Dock, near the IFSC
Images from the scene show vehicles and pedestrians avoiding the blaze as gardai and fire brigade trucks are parked across the Luas tracks, with firefighters in heavy gear tackling the flames.
Three fire engines along with senior officers are on scene.
Firefighters are using 70mm hose to control the fire and cool adjacent exposures.
It appears the cause of the fire may be gas related as Dublin Fire Brigade has requested Gas Networks Ireland to attend the scene.
Luas has now advised passengers that services are only going up to Connolly and no further in as emergency services deal with the fire.
However, Luas tickets are valid on Dublin Bus while it is being dealt with.
Luas posted on X: "Passengers, please be advised Red Line services are currently only operating from Tallaght/Saggart to Connolly.
"There is currently no service from Busaras to The Point.
"This is due to a non Luas related incident.
"Luas tickets are valid on Dublin Bus for the duration of this service disruption.
'GIVE EMERGENCY SERVICES SPACE'
"We apologise for any inconvenience caused."
Live Drive posted: "X IFSC X. There is a fire on Mayor Street Lower.
"The road is closed between Commons Street and Harbourmaster Place.
"The Luas red line cannot run between Busáras and The Point as a result.
"Give emergency services space to manage this incident."
It added: "Traffic lights are out of action around Busáras and Connolly, likely due to the issues on Mayor Street.
"Take care and leave space for pedestrians."
More to follow.
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