GARDAI are investigating after criminal damage was caused to part of St Stephen’s Green shopping centre last night following a fire.
The blaze broke out in Dublin last night at around 10.10pm at the side of the building at King Street South.
It was contained to the site of former bar Harry’s on the Green and the side of Dunnes Stores.
Dublin Fire Brigade rushed to the scene following multiple calls regarding the incident shortly after 10.15pm.
Three fire engines later appeared on scene from the Tara Street and Dolphins Barn fire stations.
They were assisted by a turntable ladder, with a DFB District Officer also responding to the scene.
Members of An Garda Siochana and the ESB were also rushed to the scene.
According to reports, firefighters in breathing apparatus put out the blaze before allowing Gardai to deal with the scene at 11.45pm.
They have confirmed that no injuries were reported.
Gardai later taped off the scene and made traffic diversions.
Gardai also confirmed that investigations into the incident remain ongoing.
Gardai said in a statement: “Gardai and emergency services attended an incident of criminal damage by fire that occurred at approximately 10:10pm last night, Thursday, 6th of March 2025 on South King Street, Dublin 2.
“No injuries were reported.
“Investigations are ongoing.”
Reports have said that there was a significant number of people in the area at the time of the fire due to nearby bars and restaurants.
There was also a number of people leaving the Gaiety Theatre following a performance.
ANOTHER BLAZE
This comes after emergency services rushed to a busy Dublin street on Sunday after a fire broke out a pub building.
Firefighters from Tara Street and Dolphins Barn stations were called to the fire in the city centre just before 5.30pm.
The fire erupted at the Love Tempo bar, formerly The Clock, this afternoon.
In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Dublin Fire Brigade wrote: “Breathing apparatus teams extinguished the fire and a turntable ladder was on scene.
“It was the first operational breathing apparatus wear for Recruit firefighter Louise.”
As a result of the blaze, the road was closed for some time as six fire trucks battled the flames.
A Garda spokesperson said in a statement: “Gardai assisted fire services with a fire at a premises on Thomas Street, Dublin 8, this evening, Sunday 2 March 2025.
“No injuries were reported at the time.”
