An apartment block in Tallaght had to be evacuated last night after a fire broke out in its underground car park. 

Three vehicles were engulfed in flames and eight units from Dublin Fire Brigade attended the scene. 

The building's gas and electricity supplies were isolated as a precaution and DFB thanked Gas Networks Ireland and ESB for their assistance. 

People being moved to a safe distance from buildings in tallaght village #tallaght #fire pic.twitter.com/ccG9dNO0hB

— Joey Barrett (@JoeyBarrettt) January 30, 2018

#Tallaght fire update: gas & electricity has been isolated on the fireground on Main St. Residents still evacuated, the fire is under control. Thanks to @ESBNetworks @GasNetIrl for the assistance #Bancroft #Dublin pic.twitter.com/0Jt7dDAJ79

— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) January 30, 2018

The fire was brought under control within two hours and fans were used to clear the apartments of smoke and dangerous gases. 

By about 3am most residents were able to access their apartments again, but a small number needed to be rehoused. 

#Tallaght fire update: the majority of residents can now access their apartments, a small number will be rehoused #Dublin #fire #Bancroft pic.twitter.com/2cltfEAXlT

— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) January 30, 2018

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