Seven treated at scene of Dublin city centre apartment fire

Seven people have been treated for smoke inhalation after an apartment fire on South Great George’s Street, Dublin 2, this afternoon.

Seven units of Dublin Fire Brigade and three ambulances attended the scene of a “well developed fire” shortly before 4pm. The blaze has been brought under control.

Road closures are in place on the street as well as between Dame Street and St Stephen’s Street Lower as emergency services are on the scene. Motorists are asked to use alternative routes.

Gardaí are assisting at the scene and traffic diversions are in place. It is understood the blaze erupted after an electric scooter which was charging caught fire. No one was seriously injured in the incident.