Emergency services rushed to the scene of a blaze in a Dublin homeless hostel this evening.
Dublin Fire Brigade was alerted to the incident on Little Britain Street just off Capel Street at around 5.50pm this evening.
Six units attended the scene along with several ambulances.
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The fire was extinguished by Dublin Fire Brigade.
A number of people were treated at the scene before being transported to hospital for further examination.
Gardai are at the scene of a fire which occurred at a property on Little Britain Street, shortly after 6pm this evening, Saturday 26th March 2022.
Six people have been taken to the Mater Hospital to be treated for their injuries, with one reported to have serious injuries.
The scene is currently preserved to allow for a technical examination to be conducted.
Dublin City Cllr. Daithi Doolan said: "The fire today in a homeless hostel in Little Britain Street is deeply concerning and shocking for everyone involved.
"I want to wish the six people hospitalised a full and speedy recovery. Only for the speedy response of emergency services and staff the situation could have been much more serious.
"It is vital that everyone is supported through this traumatic time. Those staying at this hostel need and deserve all the wrap around services that can be offered.
"People will need access to clothes, medication and financial support. I would appeal to the Dublin Regional Homeless Executive, the HSE and all other services to urgently coordinate a response to meet the needs of those staying at the De Paul hostel."
A Dublin City County Council spokesperson said: “Dublin Fire Brigade was called at 1751 hrs to reports of an institutional fire on Little Britain Street just off Capel Street.
"Six units including a turntable ladder attended the scene along with ambulances from Dublin Fire Brigade and the National Ambulance Service.
“A number of patients were treated at the incident before removal to hospital. The scene has been handed over to An Garda Siochana which is standard operating procedure.
"Dublin Fire Brigade operations are winding down with resources returning to station.”
The Dublin Regional Homeless Executive confirmed that fire was in the Supported Temporary Accommodation operated by DePaul Ireland, according to RTE.
They also said that alternative accommodation has been put in place for those who need it.
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