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# Fire Brigade

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2022
Fire breaks out on 17th floor of east London high-rise block
Twenty fire engines and 125 firefighters are at the scene, and a 64m ladder is being used.
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Mar 7th 2022, 5:57 PM
Firefighter hospitalised following crash while responding to Meath incident
The heavily damaged fire brigade truck was left on its side following the crash.
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Mar 1st 2022, 8:22 AM
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Man taken to hospital as firefighters extinguish flames at Masonic Lodge in Dublin
Firefighters, gardaí and an ambulance attended the scene on Molesworth Street this evening.
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Dec 31st 2021, 7:58 PM
Pedestrian killed in Co Cork bus crash named as local priest Fr Con Cronin
Gardaí have said they are investigating whether the driver may have suffered a medical emergency.
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Aug 3rd 2021, 10:50 PM
Firefighters tackle blaze at Vicar Street venue in Dublin
The fire has been brought under control and gardaí said no injuries have been reported.
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Jun 28th 2021, 12:59 PM
Major spike in Halloween fire brigade call outs in Dublin
Nearly 400 calls were made to Dublin Fire Brigade last night.
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Nov 1st 2020, 4:40 PM
Roads affected by burst water main in Cork city will be closed for 'at least' one or two days
The water main burst earlier today in the northside of the city.
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Nov 18th 2019, 4:11 PM
Firefighters battle large blaze at Cork shopping centre
Several units from around Cork City are in attendance.
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Aug 31st 2019, 8:13 PM
Gardaí issue appeal after Longford fires that caused 'extensive damage' to houses
Gardaí said at this stage in the investigation it is not believed the fires are linked.
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Jun 7th 2019, 8:56 AM
'Enjoying the kids playing with presents will have to wait': Heading out to work on Christmas day
TheJournal.ie speaks to some of those who’ll be getting up to go to work today, and how Christmas is for them.
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Dec 25th 2018, 12:05 AM
Cars driven onto bonfires and firework injuries: Dublin Fire Brigade received 900 calls last night
A full fleet of over 100 firefighters were out to cope with the callouts on one of the busiest night of the year.
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Nov 1st 2018, 7:33 AM
Fire rages at city building formerly owned by the Limerick Leader newspaper
The building is located a few yards from the offices of the local newspaper.
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Sep 9th 2018, 5:43 PM
'We're just going non-stop': Fire call-outs increase 100% in parts of the country following recent dry spell
While most have been enjoying the heatwave in recent weeks, it has had unexpected side-effects for emergency services.
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Jul 29th 2018, 7:45 AM
Dublin Fire Brigade issues warning to stay away from skip blazes after fire by O'Connell Bridge
It was set alight around 9pm this evening.
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Jul 11th 2018, 9:22 PM
Investigation launched into fire at apartment block in Waterford
No one was present in the premises at the time of the fire.
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Mar 22nd 2018, 2:45 PM
'It’s not just your own life you’re risking': People told to not drive unless journey is essential
Several people had to be rescued after getting stuck in their cars.
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Mar 2nd 2018, 11:40 AM
Michael D Higgins praises people who are working to provide essential services during storm
A status red snow-ice warning is in place for the entire country.
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Mar 1st 2018, 3:05 PM
Dublin Fire Brigade rolls out upgrade of controversial breathing equipment
There have been a number of reports over the years of this equipment failing and the representative association Ifesa took legal action to suspend their use.
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Jan 13th 2018, 8:30 AM
Fire breaks out at former Revenue Commissioners' offices in Cork city
The fire broke out on the seventh floor of the building.
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Sep 21st 2017, 2:49 PM
Don't be alarmed, it is just a drill: Dublin Fire Brigade out on Henry Street today
Firefighters conducted a training exercise outside the Ilac Shopping Centre today.
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Sep 1st 2017, 1:21 PM
Firefighters bring massive fire at derelict Cork city building under control
St Kevins is a 200-year-old red-bricked building located on a hill overlooking Cork city.
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Jul 5th 2017, 7:37 AM
Damastown locals advised to keep windows closed after industrial fire breaks out
The fire broke out in the industrial area this morning.
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Jun 27th 2017, 11:54 AM
Historic Kildare pub badly damaged in overnight fire
The Village Inn is reputed as the place where Arthur Guinness brewed his first beer.
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Jun 21st 2017, 9:57 AM
The Limerick Fire Brigade came across a group of ducklings in the city and released them back into the wild
And had all the puns too.
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May 25th 2017, 7:59 AM
Gorse fire which was visible across Dublin put under control last night
Dublin Fire Brigade received over 20 calls reporting the incident.
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May 18th 2017, 10:47 AM
Thousands of acres of Irish forest at 'major risk of destruction'
The high temperatures of the past weekend have left Irish firefighters under pressure as many gorse fires broke out across the country.
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May 8th 2017, 9:59 PM
Gorse fires blaze at Mosney as fire brigade warns public to be careful
Dublin Fire Brigade and Louth Fire Service both were called into fight yesterday’s fire.
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Apr 14th 2017, 9:04 AM
Four fire units tackle blaze at house in south Dublin
Three engines and a hydraulic platform were used to bring the fire under control.
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Mar 30th 2017, 8:34 AM
Victims of Clondalkin fire named as death toll reaches four
Another woman remains in critical condition in hospital.
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Mar 8th 2017, 8:30 PM
Almost 400 homes left without power in west Dublin after ESB sub station fire
Dublin Fire Brigade worked with the ESB to make the scene safe a short time ago.
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Dec 28th 2016, 8:48 PM
'It’s like being part of a football team': 10 months of Carraroe's first fire station
“Someone from the crew knew someone involved in nearly all of the incidents – that’s the toughest part of the job.”
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Dec 27th 2016, 5:18 PM
Woman rescued from River Liffey at Wood Quay
The woman was spotted in the water just after 12.30 pm.
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Nov 15th 2016, 4:50 PM
'We all could have died if it was not for the bravest garda I have ever seen in my life'
A man who lost his home in the Clongriffin fire tells of the devastation at the apartment complex.
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Nov 2nd 2016, 3:13 PM
Dublin Fire Brigade has received over 100 callouts since noon
The fire brigade has also urged all pet owners to bring their animals inside.
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Oct 31st 2016, 7:18 PM
'You should know where your children are'
Fire officer urges parents to make sure their children don’t cause trouble this Halloween.
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Oct 29th 2016, 6:30 AM
Ex-fireman who had sex with Transition Year pupil has sentence cut to two years
58-year-old Ron Tulie carried on a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old girl after giving a fire safety course at her school.
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Oct 28th 2016, 6:20 PM
Gardaí tell walkers to avoid Bray Head and cliff walk due to fire
This is the second time in a week fire crews have had to deal with a fire on Bray Head.
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Aug 17th 2016, 8:30 AM
Firefighters battle blaze after car crashes into gate lodge at Dunsink Observatory
Three units of Dublin Fire Brigade responded to the blaze at the grounds of the landmark building.
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Jul 26th 2016, 8:18 AM
Warning after electric bike battery goes on fire inside house
It was charging overnight – thankfully a smoke alarm alerted the household.
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Jun 24th 2016, 9:30 PM
At least 20 injured after double-decker bus crashes into shop in London
The bus struck the shop in Harlsden, north west London, at about 2pm this afternoon.
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May 15th 2016, 6:43 PM
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