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Emergency services have responded to a suspected explosion at a residential premises in Dublin city centre.
Dublin Fire Brigade and gardai were called to the scene on Little Britain Street off Capel Street following reports of an explosion inside the building after 3.30pm.
A garda spokesman said: “Residents have been evacuated and a cordon and local traffic diversions are in place.
“Fire Services currently have primacy at the scene.
“No further information is available at this time.
“Updates will follow.”
Traffic restrictions in place between Green Street and Capel Street as we deal with an incident
⚠️ Divert if possible@DCCTraffic @LiveDrive pic.twitter.com/jlLuSILuVt
— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) January 18, 2024
It is understood that gardai did not suspect foul play in their initial assessment of the scene.
Dublin Fire Brigade advised that traffic diversions are in place.
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