Dramatic DFB drone footage shows extent of Dublin apartment fire
Dramatic drone footage captured and shared by Dublin Fire Brigade shows the full extent of the damage caused by a fire at an apartment complex in Blanchardstown yesterday.
DFB were called to the blaze at the complex on Snugborough Road just after 5pm, with the fire quickly spreading to adjoining buildings.
After last night’s #Verdemont fire, evacuees were accommodated by @DubCivilDefence + @Fingalcoco @DubCityCouncil staff in a nearby centre pic.twitter.com/2iZbiFuwx4
— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) May 11, 2017
There were no injuries reported, but extensive damage was caused to several dwellings.
Many of the up to 100 residents who were evacuated took shelter for the night in a nearby emergency rest centre organised by the Civil Defence and Fingal County Council.
The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.
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