26/11/2014

Fire Fighter Injured In Underground Car Park Fire

A fire fighter is being treated in hospital after being injured during a call out at an underground car park located at an apartment complex in Dublin.

Five fire engines attended the incident at Abbey Glen Apartments on the Johnstown Road in Cabinteely at about 05:45 on Wednesday morning.

It is understood a fire started in one car before spreading to another in the underground car park.

Dublin Fire Brigade confirmed a fire fighter was taken to Loughlinstown Hospital to be treated for back injuries.

(MH/CD)

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