This Massive Blaze In West Dublin May Have Been Caused By A BBQ

Dublin Fire Brigade were called to a massive fire at the Verdemont Apartment of the Snugborough Road in Blanchardstown just after 5 o'clock yesterday evening.

According to Independent.ie, the blaze was caused by a barbeque that fell over.

One resident claims the fire started when the flames of another person's barbeque fell into his home on the fourth floor.

After last night's #Verdemont fire, evacuees were accommodated by @DubCivilDefence + @Fingalcoco @DubCityCouncil staff in a nearby centre pic.twitter.com/2iZbiFuwx4

— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) May 11, 2017

The residents from up to 60 apartments had to be evacuated and spent the night in emergency accommodation.

They have been given somewhere to stay by Fingal County Council and Dublin Civil Defence's Cabra unit.

Early reports suggest the blaze quickly spread to a number of apartments causing irreparable damage to the inside.

Displaced residents from #Verdemont #Blanchardstown fire are being accommodated by @DubCivilDefence & @Fingalcoco in a nearby rest centre pic.twitter.com/WsGi97iCOJ

— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) May 10, 2017

Luckily, all residents of the Verdemont Apartment blocks were evacuated in time and there are no reports of any serious injuries. 

Lead Image: Dublin Fire Brigade

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