Emergency services attend Glashaus Hotel blaze

EIGHT units from Dublin Fire Brigade are currently dealing with a fire at a hotel in Tallaght.

The units from Dublin Fire Brigade in Tallaght, Dolphins Barn and Headquarters and three ambulances are at the scene of the fire which broke out at the Glashaus hotel in Belgard Square at around 4.20pm this afternoon.

The Echo understands that the building was evacuated and there have been no casualties reported as a result of the blaze.

Smoke is visible and members of the public have been advised to stay away from the area.

Dublin Fire Brigade tweeted about the incident, saying: “Eight units are currently attending a high-rise building fire in Belgard Square. Three ambulances are also on scene.

“Please keep clear of the area to allow emergency vehicles access.”

In a statement to The Echo, a Garda spokesperson said:

“Gardaí were alerted to the incident at approximately 4.20pm. A cordon has been put in place and traffic diversions are in operation.”