A fire occurred at George's Dock in Dublin, with firefighters bringing the blaze under control by 11:30pm. Four fire engines, a foam tender and a water tanker responded as part of a multi-agency operation. Gas Networks Ireland attended, arriving on site at 19:06 and worked with emergency services to safely isolate the gas flow. The cause of the fire remains unknown and an investigation is underway. Luas red line services between Connolly and The Point are suspended while damage to the bridge and overhead infrastructure is assessed; Luas tickets are valid on Dublin Bus for affected journeys.
"The Luas service remains suspended between Connolly and The Point Luas Stop. This is due to a fire yesterday in George's Dock," said Luas on X. "We envisage this change to service may last a period of time as we wait for information in relation to the fire damage in the area and clearance in relation to the bridge, Luas infrastructure including overhead power lines.
In a statement Gas Networks Ireland said the cause of the fire was not yet known. "At 18:29 on Tuesday 19 August, Gas Networks Ireland responded immediately to a request for assistance from the fire services to an incident in the George's Dock area of Dublin. "Gas Networks Ireland staff arrived on site at 19:06. The Gas Networks Ireland crew worked closely with the emergency services to safely isolate the gas flow.
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