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Emma Nevin

Abandoned west Dublin building 'extensively damaged' after massive blaze

A derelict building was left "extensively damaged" after going up in flames in north Dublin yesterday evening.

The blaze happened on the Church Road in Mulhuddart, and emergency services rushed to the scene at around 9:40pm.

Thankfully, no one was injured, and the fire was under control by Dublin Fire Brigade by 11:30pm.

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One local told Dublin Live that the road was closed except to local access for a period of time.

A garda spokesman told Dublin Live: "Gardai attended the scene of a fire at a derelict building at approximately 9:40pm on Tuesday, 14 June, 2022, on the Church Road in Mulhuddart, Dublin 15.

"No injuries were reported although the building was extensively damaged. The fire was extinguished by Dublin Fire Brigade.

Fire on the Church Road in Mulhuddart (Nigel Mcatamney)

"Enquiries are ongoing."

A spokeswoman for Dublin Fire Brigade told Dublin Live: "Dublin Fire Brigade responded to a fire in the Ladyswell area of Mulhuddart shortly after 9pm on Tuesday 14 June 2022.

"On arrival, firefighters discovered a fire in a vacant building. Four fire engines attended the incident including a turntable ladder from Tara Street fire station. The fire was under control by 11.30pm and no injuries were reported. "

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