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26/03/2015
DFB Attend Two Dublin City Fires On Thursday Morning
Four units of the Dublin Fire Brigade (DFB) were called to an apartment complex in Tallaght following reports of a fire at about 3am on Thursday.
Eight people were evacuated from Greenhill Court Apartments, two residents had to be treated for smoke inhalation.
Dublin Fire Brigade (DFB) said that they believe the fire was started by a faulty electric blanket.
In another incident this morning, DFB sent three units attended a fire in Dublin's south city centre.
It is understood that a faulty fuse box outside Madison Court on Lower Mount Street, caused a fire.
A number of residents were evacuated, but there were no reports of any injuries.
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Eight people were evacuated from Greenhill Court Apartments, two residents had to be treated for smoke inhalation.
Dublin Fire Brigade (DFB) said that they believe the fire was started by a faulty electric blanket.
In another incident this morning, DFB sent three units attended a fire in Dublin's south city centre.
It is understood that a faulty fuse box outside Madison Court on Lower Mount Street, caused a fire.
A number of residents were evacuated, but there were no reports of any injuries.
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