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31st December 2023
11:43am GMT

"There was no reports of anyone injured. The scene is preserved for forensic examination. Enquires are ongoing," Gardaí also said. Multiple news outlets have reported that the premises had been acquired by the Dublin Regional Homeless Executive, which was working to convert the building into emergency accommodation for homeless families.Overnight, firefighters were called to a vacant premises on fire in #Ringsend
6️⃣ Fire engines attended including a turntable ladder to fight the fire from above ? Smoke drifted across the area Thanks to @DubCityCouncil who increased the water supply to the fireground pic.twitter.com/NgswSP6jhG — Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) December 31, 2023
Sharing the Dublin Fire Brigade's post about the fire, Green Party councillor Claire Byrne wrote: "This is so unbelievably sad to see. "The building was to be used by the Dublin Region Homeless Executive as a family hub. Thanks to Dublin Fire Brigade and Dublin City Council for keeping it under control and the people of Ringsend safe." Several outlets have also stated that there had been false rumours that the building was set to be used as accommodation for asylum seekers. Images via Dublin Fire Brigade Read more:This is so unbelievably sad to see. The building was to be used by the Dublin Region Homeless Executive as a family hub. Thanks to @DubFireBrigade & @DubCityCouncil for keeping it under control & the people of #Ringsend safe. https://t.co/N48UWX4nZo
— Cllr Claire Byrne (@CByrneGreen) December 31, 2023
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