THREE people have rushed to hospital following a major fire at a four-storey building in Dublin city centre this morning.
Dublin Fire Brigade and members of An Garda Siochana rushed to the scene of the inferno on Granby Row shortly after 8am this morning.
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.
The injuries of the those taken to hospital are not known at this time.
Firefighters were notified of the blaze at 8:13am this morning and discovered the fire on the third floor of the building upon arrival.
In a statement this morning, Dublin Fire Brigade confirmed that the blaze has been brought under control but firefighting operations remain “ongoing”.
A spokesperson for Dublin City Council said: “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.”
The scene is currently being preserved and the street has been closed to all traffic with local diversions in place.
A spokesperson for Dublin Fire Brigade said: “Traffic restrictions in place as we deal with a building fire on Granby Row. Avoid if possible.”
Dublin Bus confirmed that its services through Granby Row are being diverted via Denmark Street and Gardiner Street “until further notice” following the fire.
In a statement this morning, gardai said that investigations into the blaze are “ongoing” at this time.
A spokesperson said: “Gardai 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.”
