Three hospitalised following Dublin city centre blaze
Emergency services are currently battling a blaze at a building on Granby Row in Dublin 1.
The fire was located on the third floor of a four storey building and is now under control. Seven people were treated at the scene with three being transported to hospital.
A garda spokesperson told Dublin Live: "Gardaí assisted emergency services at the scene of a fire at a premises on Granby Row, Dublin 1 this morning, Tuesday 24th June 2025.
"The scene is currently being preserved and street is closed with local diversions in place. Three people have been taken to hospital. Investigation is ongoing."
A Dublin Fire Brigade spokesperson said: "Dublin Fire Brigade was called at 0813 hrs to reports of a fire in a building off Granby Row. On arrival firefighters found a four storey building with a fire located on the third floor. In total, 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."
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