The public is being urged to report bonfire stockpiles after a major fire caused the closure of one of Dublin’s busiest streets during rush hour.
The fire at a derelict building on Leonards Corner saw Clanbrassil Street closed to traffic.
Dublin Fire Brigade said it took four fire engines to bring the blaze under control, with ambulance crew on hand to evacuate a nearby office.
Video footage of a fire today that severely disrupted rush hour traffic. Reports of a bonfire stockpile set alight led to a building fire that took 4 fire engines to extinguish at Leonards Corner / Clanbrassil St #Dublin #fire pic.twitter.com/FrjrgfcHXH
— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) October 29, 2019
The fire brigade said Dublin City Council’s Dangerous Buildings Section would carry out a partial demolition of the building to make it safe.
It is believed the fire was started after a bonfire stockpile was set alight.
Earlier today we responded to a derelict building fire after reports that a bonfire stockpile had been set alight. 4 fire engines & 1 ambulance on scene resulting in the closure of Clanbrassil St during rush hour. You can report stockpiles for removal to your council #Halloween pic.twitter.com/97EZ1N6jVv
— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) October 29, 2019
Dublin Fire Brigade is urging the public to report any stockpiles of materials like tyres and pallets that are being collected in the run-up to Halloween.
Dublin City Council removed 600 tonnes of bonfire material last year.
Just some of the bonfire material we removed yesterday with the help of communities across the city. If you see the stockpiling of bonfire material, please get in contact 01 222 2222 or 01 6796186 (evening). #dublin #halloween #keepsafe pic.twitter.com/LBlAL2XqN3
— Dublin City Council (@DubCityCouncil) October 30, 2019
