# Fire

Last week

21st May 2023 - 27th May 2023

# Co Westmeath

Garda investigating criminal damage after fire at Athlone building site

Two excavators and a small digger were significantly damaged.

12.7k

Fri 8:01 PM

# Dublin

Stardust inquests hear that 'steel plates' were welded over toilet windows before fatal fire

At today’s sitting, the jury was presented with background facts or “agreed facts”.

9.5k

Wed 5:10 PM

# Housing

Dublin Fire Brigade to tell TDs that fire safety will be 'integral' to use of rapid-build homes

Traditional building methods have undergone a vast amount of large-scale testing, an Oireachtas committee will hear today.

8.2k

Tue 6:45 AM

This month

May 2023

# New Zealand

Man accused of igniting Wellington hostel fire claims in court that someone else started blaze

Today, police revised the confirmed death toll to five, after firefighters previously said six bodies had been located.

8.5k

May 19th 2023, 7:44 AM

# Coroner's Court

'I think a part of all of us died that day': Final pen portraits read to Stardust inquests

Coroner Dr Myra Cullinane said “there was extreme sadness, of course, but occasional humour, which was equally moving given the loss that has been experienced.

4.3k

May 18th 2023, 6:21 PM

# Farrihy

Elderly woman dies following house fire in west Clare

The house was extensively damaged in the blaze.

12.0k

May 12th 2023, 1:21 PM

Last month

April 2023

THE MORNING LEAD

Govt called upon to conduct 'full safety audit' of HSA's oversight of Stryker plant

A report by

Eoghan Dalton

A local TD has alleged there were 11 incidents of concern covering an 18-month period at the site.

23.1k

Apr 22nd 2023, 12:05 AM

# Safety

Man injured at Stryker plant in Carrigtwohill on life support, family say

A man in his 40s was rushed to Cork University Hospital yesterday with serious burns.

33.2k

Updated

Apr 19th 2023, 1:49 PM

# China

29 killed in fire at Beijing hospital while director detained for questioning

Many family members have lost contact with patients, with the missing being mostly older people with mobility problems.

5.4k

Apr 19th 2023, 7:23 AM

# Carrigtwohill

Man (40s) hospitalised with serious burn injuries after fire at Stryker facility in Cork

The Health and Safety Authority has launched an investigation into this afternoon’s incident.

44.7k

Updated

Apr 18th 2023, 9:30 PM

# France

Up to 10 people feared trapped under debris after building collapses in Marseille

The French interior minister said it was not known if anyone was killed in the collapse or explosion.

18.2k

Apr 9th 2023, 1:57 PM

# Germany

Large fire in Hamburg sparks public safety alert and hits train services

The smoke drifted towards the city centre, halting long-distance trains between Hamburg and Berlin and other cities.

13.9k

Apr 9th 2023, 1:40 PM

# conor downey

Man who died in Cork house fire named as convicted killer Conor Downey

The fire at Downey’s home in West Douglas in Cork broke out shortly after 3pm yesterday.

26.6k

Apr 5th 2023, 12:01 PM

March

March 2023

# basilan

At least 31 people dead after a ferry fire in the Philippines

Many of those rescued jumped off the ferry in panic at the height of the fire and were pulled from the sea.

5.9k

Updated

Mar 30th 2023, 8:25 AM

# Death Toll

At least 38 now dead following fire at Mexico detention centre near US border

The blaze broke out on Monday night at the National Migration Institute (INM) facility in Ciudad Juarez.

8.0k

Mar 29th 2023, 8:56 AM

# New Ross

Major fire at New Ross furniture premises brought under control

Pictures from the scene showed a large fire in the area, with smoke billowing from building.

32.2k

Updated

Mar 25th 2023, 6:55 PM

# Portadown

Murder investigation launched after woman dies in house fire in Co Armagh

Police received a report of a house fire in the Church Street area of Portadown at around 2.15am this morning.

5.4k

Mar 21st 2023, 12:47 PM

# Termonfeckin

Elderly man killed and second man seriously injured in Co Louth fire

The man, aged in his late 80s, was taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda where he was pronounced deceased.

7.7k

Mar 6th 2023, 12:56 PM

# Fire

Radiology and outpatient services to resume at Wexford General Hospital tomorrow

Builders will also be on site tomorrow to carry out repairs to areas damaged by Wednesday’s fire.

4.7k

Mar 5th 2023, 7:44 PM

# English Channel

Lifeboats deployed after fire starts on Irish Ferries boat with nearly 200 people on board

The boat was midway through its journey from Dover to Calais when the fire began.

41.1k

Mar 3rd 2023, 10:08 PM

# Wexford General Hospital

Wexford hospital reopens for maternity services as Taoiseach to visit after fire

The Taoiseach is due to visit the hospital today to discuss how quickly services can be restored

6.8k

Mar 3rd 2023, 7:37 AM

# Monkstown

Two Gardaí save woman from burning building in Dublin suburb

A man in his 70s was taken to St Vincent’s University Hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation.

32.1k

Mar 2nd 2023, 9:27 PM

# Fire

All patients being evacuated from Wexford General Hospital after fire breaks out

Wexford County Council is urging members of the public to avoid the area.

Wexford Fire Service received an emergency call at 3.42pm today about the fire at the hospital.

Wexford County Council is urging members of the public to avoid the area.

No casualties have been reported.

90.3k

Updated

Mar 1st 2023, 11:52 PM

This year

2023

# London

Woman appears in UK court accused of lying about living in Grenfell Tower

Salma Said allegedly received almost £400,000 for lying about being a resident of the tower block on the night of the fire that killed 72 people.

12.9k

Feb 27th 2023, 12:31 PM

# Mayfield

Woman (60s) dies in house fire in Cork city

The incident happened in Barnavara Cresent, Mayfield in the early hours of the morning.

10.3k

Feb 9th 2023, 6:22 PM

# factcheck

Debunked: Video of fire does not show building contracted to house asylum seekers

Police are investigating whether misinformation incited the attack

231

Feb 9th 2023, 12:20 PM

# Charly-sur-Marne

Mother and seven children dead after fire broke out while they slept in France home

The woman’s husband, father to three of the children, was seriously burned and transferred to a hospital.

34.3k

Feb 6th 2023, 9:55 AM

# Donegal

Trial date set for man accused of murdering mother in house fire

Guenter Lohse will go on trial on 8 April 2024 at the Central Criminal Court.

7.9k

Jan 31st 2023, 3:14 PM

# rawlton house

Investigation underway into possible arson attack at building in inner city Dublin

Gardaí have stated that no one was injured in the fire.

26.3k

Jan 30th 2023, 9:40 PM

# Letterkenny

Passengers evacuated as Bus Éireann Expressway coach catches fire in Co Donegal

The incident occurred at the Dry Arch Roundabout in Letterkenny yesterday evening.

13.1k

Jan 6th 2023, 7:43 AM

# UK

Investigation launched after three people and dog die in hotel fire in Scotland

Emergency services were called to the New County Hotel in Perth just after 5am this morning.

31.3k

Updated

Jan 2nd 2023, 6:55 PM

Last year

2022

# Grand Diamond City

Death toll rises to 25 following major fire at casino hotel in Cambodia

The fire at the Grand Diamond City casino and hotel started around midnight on Wednesday.

5.6k

Dec 30th 2022, 9:31 AM

# Tragedy

At least 19 killed, dozens injured in hotel-casino fire at Cambodian border

Video showed the building consumed by flames, with firefighters struggling to contain the blaze.camb

5.0k

Dec 29th 2022, 11:03 AM

# Kerry

One person dead in Killarney house fire

No other injuries have been reported and enquiries are ongoing.

15.2k

Dec 26th 2022, 11:15 AM

# raheen

Fifteen jobs in peril after fire destroys commercial premises in Limerick

No injuries have been reported.

29.8k

Updated

Dec 21st 2022, 4:17 PM

# Dublin

Dublin's Dame Street closed to traffic due to building fire

Dublin Fire Brigade has attended the scene.

34.5k

Updated

Dec 17th 2022, 2:05 PM

# Vaulx-en-Velin

Five children among 10 people killed in fire near Lyon in eastern France

19 people were injured, including four “whose lives are still in danger”.

17.1k

Updated

Dec 16th 2022, 1:30 PM

# Cork

Firefighters tackle blaze at building on Kennedy Quay in Cork city

People are being asked to keep clear of the area while it is made safe.

15.6k

Nov 10th 2022, 6:35 PM

# Dublin 8

Fire started in Weaver Park playground is a 'kick in the stomach' for local community

The fire was started yesterday evening and has damaged the wooden structures of the children’s play area

27.8k

Oct 10th 2022, 11:28 AM

# Athy

Locals advised to stay indoors and close windows after Athy fire

Extensive damage has been caused to an industrial unit and firefighters remain at the scene.

18.9k

Oct 7th 2022, 3:27 PM