One person injured after fire in Rathgar

Michael Bolton

At least one person has been injured during a fire at a motorbike service centre in Rathgar in Dublin.

It's understood the person is not seriously injured.

Multiple units of Dublin Fire Brigade rushed to the scene at about half ten on Tuesday morning, following reports of an explosion.

Buildings in the area have been evacuated, and the road has been closed off.

Orwell Road #Rathgar

🚒 Firefighters are at a workshop fire

⛔ Avoid the area as closures are in place on Terenure Road East, Highfield Road and Orwell Road

💨 Smoke is drifting across the area, take precautions if you are affected@DCCTraffic pic.twitter.com/SCjjwTwE49

— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) January 16, 2024

Dublin Fire Brigade are advising people to avoid the area, with closures in place on Terenure Road East, Highfield Road and Orwell Road.