Firefighters bring fire at Dublin’s famous Shelbourne Hotel under control
By David Young and Cillian Sherlock, PA
A fire at a famous hotel in Dublin has been brought under control.
Staff and guests were evacuated from the Shelbourne Hotel during the incident on Wednesday morning.
Six fire engines including a turntable ladder and emergency tender were called to the incident after emergency services were called to the area shortly after 10.30am.
Firefighters were called to a fire in a premises on St Stephen's Green at 1038 this morning
The fire is under control with an effective evacuation helping enormously
Six fire engines including a turntable ladder and emergency tender remain on scene
Traffic restrictions in area pic.twitter.com/qaTLfT4M9u— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) June 12, 2024
Hotel staff spoke with guests gathered on the street beside the hotel.
Some of the guests held onto their suitcases as they watched the operation.
Dublin Fire Brigade said the evacuation “helped enormously”.
Gardaí operated traffic diversions in the area.
Marianne and Patrick Brown were among the guests due to be staying in the hotel on Wednesday morning, after flying overnight to Dublin from Dallas.
The couple were not able to check in due to the fire.
Ms Brown said: “It is quite the wake-up after an overnight flight.”
She said the staff had been “great” by checking in with people but she had not been given any indication if she would be able to check in.
“Safety first so I think they’re just waiting for the all clear.
Scene at Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin.
Firefighters now packing up while guests who had been waiting with suitcases on the footpath outside are now being allowed back into the building. pic.twitter.com/foIjsaEy3h— David Young (@DavidYoungPA) June 12, 2024
“We think it will take them an hour or so to get sorted once they get the all clear.”
Ms Brown added: “It’s been an interesting start to the day.”
Guests have since been allowed to return to the hotel.
A spokesman said no injuries had been reported.
The five-star hotel is located on St Stephen’s Green near Leinster House and several Government departments.
Local traffic diversions are in place.
