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Munster Incident Page 3 (Fires & Rescues)

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Counties


Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary and Waterford


County Waterford 1st July 2014

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Scene from County Waterford on Tuesday 1st July after an amusement ride stopped working trapping people mid air. Firefighters from Waterford Fire Service, HSE Ambulance Service & Gardai attended the scene.

 

County Cork

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Scene of a recent fire at a Wind turbine farm on the out skirts of Bantry town. The fire which started on the turbine spread to a nearby forest. Units of Cork County Fire Service from Bantry attended the incident.

County Cork 24th June 2014

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On Tuesday 24th June a Boeing 737-300 air contractor flight from Belfast to Barcelona with 144 passengers and 6 crew had to make an Emergency Landing at Cork Airport due to a faulty instrument.

The airport's full emergency plan was put into place for the landing. Fire crews from Cork Airport, Cork City Fire Brigade, Cork County Fire Service along with HSE Ambulance Service and Gardaí attended the incident. The plane landed safely with no injuries to passengers

County Clare 18th June 2014

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Firefighters from Ennis Fire Station seen here in attendence at a rubbish fire on the site of the old Ennis National school on Wednesday 18th June

County Cork 10th June 2014

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Scene of at Merricks Shopping Centre in Youghal on the 10th of June 2014. Two units of the fire service from Youghal along with two units from Ardmore ( Waterford Fire Service ) attended the incident.


County Waterford 9th June 2014

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Scene of a large commercial premises fire in Portlaw. Several units of the fire service from Waterford Fire Service attend the incident.

Waterford City

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Scene of a recent domestic fire in the City. Several units of the fire service from Waterford City attended the incident

County Clare 5th June 2014

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Scene from Kildysart, Derrylea on Thursday 5th June where Ennis Fire Brigade were called to deal with a Gorse Fire. The Firefighters were dispatched to the area to stop the fire from spreading to forestry










County Clare 3rd June 2014

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Firefighters from Kilrush seen attending to a gorse fire in Tullaher bog near Doonbeg

County Tipperary 31st May 2014

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Units of the fire service from Clonmel and Cahir seen attending a fire at a supermarket in Clonmel Town.

County Clare 20th May 2014

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Gas leak in a camper van claims the live of an eldery UK visitor. Her pet dog was rescued from the incident and rushed by an ISPCA dog warden to a local vet for treatment. Attending the incident where units of the fire service from Ennis,HSE Ambulance Service and Gardaí from Ennistymon.

Waterford City 2nd May 2014

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Scene of a Fire in a Derelict house in Larchville, Waterford City on Friday 2nd May. Waterford City Fire Service, National Ambulance Service & Gardaí attended the scene

County Cork 2nd May 2014

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Cork Citys Emergency Tender seen attending an incident in the docklands area of the city where a car went into the River Lee. Cork City Fire Brigade, HSE Ambulance Service, RNLI, Gardaí, Coast Guard, Navy Divers & Civil Defence attended the scene. The mans body was later recovered.

 

Shannon Airport 24/04/2014

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Appliances From Shannon Airport Fire and Rescue Service along with a unit from Clare Fire and Rescue Service stationed in Shannon Town seen responding to an a emergency landing of a US Navy C130 at Shannon Airport.

County Clare 22nd April 2014

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Scene of a large gorse / forestry fire at Naminna,Kilmaley on Tuesdat the 22nd of April. Several units of the fire service from Ennis and Kilrush attended the incident.

County Cork 14th April 2013

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The Scene of a fire at a crash repair garage on the Commons Rd in Blackpool in Cork City on Monday 14th April. Several units of the Cork City Fire Brigade attended the scene.

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County Waterford 13th April 2014

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The Scene of a large grass fire on the sand dunes in Tramore on Sunday 13th April. Fire crews from Waterford City,Tramore,Dunmore East and Kilmacthomas attended the scene.

County Cork 10th April 2014

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The Scene of a Hayshed well alight at 4-mile bridge near Lissarda in Co Cork on Thursday 10th April. Several units of the Cork County Fire and Rescue Service attended the incident. Heavy black comming from the fire which was blowing across the main Cork to Macroom Rd caused problems for drivers.

 







County Kerry 11th April 2014

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The scene from Listowel, County Kerry on Friday 11th April. Kerry Fire & Rescue Service, HSE Ambulance Service & The Irish Air Corps Medivac Helicopter seen here transferring a patient to hospital

County Clare 16th March 2014

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Appliance's from Ennis station seen standing down from a domestic fire call near Gort in Co Galway.

County Clare 3rd March 2014

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Scene of a domestic fire at Barntick,Clarecastle Co Clare. Several units of Clare Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene.

Limerick City 1st March 2014

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The dramatic scene from Limerick City on Saturday 1st March which captures the moment a Limerick City Swift Water Rescue Firefighter (FF Eli Brace) enters the River Shannon to save the life of a young woman. He kept the woman above water until a boat arrived. She was taken to hospital by a waiting Ambulance.

Assisting in the Rescue effort were 3 Units of Limerick City Fire Station, HSE Ambulance Service, Gardaí & Irish Coastguard Helicopter "Rescue 115" who were training nearby and were mobilised to the incident. Their winchman can also be seen being lowered down in the photo.

Video Footage of the Rescue

County Clare 12th February 2014

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Fire Crews from Shannon Town Fire Station seen here at a domestic house fire in the town on Monday 12th February. 

Limerick City 12th February 2014

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The scene from Limerick City where the facade of a building on Sarsfield St collapsed. One woman was evacuated from the upstairs apartment

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County Clare 12th February 2014

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Firefighters from Shannon Town Fire Station seen here with Gardaí dealing with downed trees due to high winds on Tuesday 12th February

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County Clare 12th February 2014

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Scene from Shannon Airport where an Aer Lingus Regional Plane has tipped onto its side due to high winds currently at the Airport. The Airport has suspended operations at this time. Its been reported that wind gusts of 86knots / 156kph have been recorded at the airport

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County Cork 5th February 2014

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Firefighters from Cork City Fire Station seen here in the City assisting local business with sand bags in preparation for high tide.


 


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County Limerick 1st February 2014

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Firefighters from Limerick City Fire Brigade, Limerick County Fire & Rescue Service, Clare County Fire & Rescue Service, Limerick Marine Search & Rescue, Limerick City Civil Defence, Gardaí, HSE Ambulance Service & The Army and residents from the effected areas in Limerick assisting with efforts this morning and all day in evacuating residents from flood hit homes.

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County Cork 25th January 2014

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Rescue 117 seen here on a Hot refuel under the watchful eye's of the Cork Airport Fire Service at Cork Airport after a HEMS mission on Saturday 25th January. The Patient was transfered from Waterford Hospital to Cork Hospital via Both Airports.

County Waterford 24th January 2014

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Scene of a major Fire at the Glanbia plant in Dungarvan, Co Waterford today the 24th of Janurary. It is understood that the fire started at around 05.00hrs in the roof area of the plant 

and that the fire has now spread to a nearby building.

Eight units of the fire service from Waterford County Fire and Rescue Service are at present on scene are are battling to stop the Fire from spreading to the nearby Shaws Electrial Plant.

County Cork January 2nd 2014

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Cork Airport was the scene of a Multi Agency Response last night (Thursday 2nd January) after an Aircraft declared an Emergency following 2 failed attempts to land in strong winds

 

The Aircraft which had 50 people on board landed safely on its 3rd attempt and no injuries were reported. A number of flights where diverted to other Airports due to the conditions at Cork

 

Agenices known to have responded (Cork City & County Fire Brigade, Cork County Fire & Rescue Service, HSE Ambulance Service, Gardaí & East Cork Rapid Response Doctors)



County Tipperary 25th December 2013

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Several units of Clonmel Fire Service are spending Christmas night bringing a haybarn fire under control. The alarm was raised before 8 pm to the fire on the Dungarvan road. The brigade are expected to remain at the scene for the next few hours.

 

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County Clare 19th December 2013

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A burning car blocks the M8 Motorway north of Ennis following a collision with another vehicle on Thursday 19th December. The incident happened at around 3.15pm. Several units of the fire service from Ennis (Co Clare) and Gort (Co Galway) along with HSE Ambulance Service and Gardai attended the scene.

County Limerick 18th December 2013

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The scene from Kilmallock, Co Limerick on Wednesday 18th after a roof came off a building in the town damaging a car and reportedly injuring 3 people

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County Cork 18th December 2013

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Kent Train Station in Cork was closed for a time Wednesday 18th December following a Major Collapse of a Platform Canopy on top of an Empty Train. High winds in the City are the cause of the incident which is believed to have injured 1 person 


 


Cork City Firefighters as well as HSE Ambulance Service, East Cork Rapid Response Doctors & Gardaí attended the scene. The Lower Glanmire Road also remained closed overnight due to falling debris from houses



 

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Waterford City 14th December 2013

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Scene of a downed telephone pole in Waterford City on Saturday 14th December following strong gale force winds across Ireland. On scene Alpha 1 & Bravo 1 from the Waterford City Fire Service



Co Clare 12th December 2013

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Scene of an incident in Ennis town on the 12/12/2013. Reports say that a smell of gas was detected in the Town area but it turned out to be a false alarm. Units of the fire service from Ennis attended the scene.

Waterford City 10th December 2013

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The scene from a fire at a disused shed in South Kilkenny on the 10/12/2013. Units of the fire service from Waterford City, Kilkenny City and Thomastown Co Kilkenny attended the scene.

Cork City 21st October 2013

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The scene of a fire at the rear of the Sunset Ridge hotel in Cork City attended to by Cork City Fire Brigade on Monday 21st October


County Clare 15th October 2013

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Scene of a fire at an apartment block in Ennis Town. Several units of the fire service from Ennis attended the scene.

Waterford City 2013

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Firefighters from Waterford City Fire and Rescue Service seen here attending a car fire recently in Waterford City.

Waterford City 4th September 2013

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Scene of a gorse fire on Tuesday night 3rd September 2013 in Waterford City. Two units of the Fire Brigade tackled the blaze which broke in plantation in the Sallypark area of Waterford City.The fire started at about 8.30pm last night on a hill covered in gorse behind the golf course.

Two extra crews of the fire brigade, one from Dunmore East and one from Tramore alongside the two from Waterford City tackled the blaze over night and it was extinguished at 4am. However due to the winds some of the smouldering gorse caught fire again, and the fire brigade is currently working out there. Nobody was injured as a result of the incident.

Limerick City 22nd May 2013

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Scene from O' Connell St in Limerick City back in May where a fire had occured in an Apartment block. Seen here on scene is Alpha's 1, 2 & Echo 2 from Limerick City Fire Station

County Tipperary 1st September 2013

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A Gas main fire that went into an unoccupied car showrooms in Clonmel, County Tipperary on Sunday the 1st of September. Several units of the fire service from Clonmel along with a water carrier fron Cahir attended the scene.


Waterford City 28th August 2013

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Scene of a fire near the compost facility on Six Cross roads in Waterford City on Wednesday 28th August 

County Tipperary 25th August 2013

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Scene of a fire at Clerihan Chip Shop near Clonmel which started at around 4pm ony Sunday the 25th of August. An employee spoted a chip pan on fire and raised the alarm. By the time the fire service arriver the fire had spread to the roof. Attending the scene where TS Alpha 1 Alpha 2 and Echo 1 from Clonmel.

Waterford City 21st August 2013

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Scene of a Major Factory Fire in Bellview Port, Waterford City on Tuesday 21st August. The fire broke out around 10 am at South East Port Services limited Belview. Firefighters from  Waterford City & County, Kilkenny City and Thomastown brought the blaze under control.


County Clare 16th August 2013

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Scene of a recovery operation in Kilkee on Friday 16th August. Units of the Fire service from Kilkee along with Coast Guard, Gardai and Kilkee Search and Rescue attend the scene.


County Clare 5th August 2013

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A Delta Airlines Boeing 767, operating as flight DL75 from Milan Malpensa to Atlanta, Georgia with 220 people on board, was enroute over the Atlantic Ocean and 300 miles northwest of Shannon when the crew reported the failure of the right hand engine, they turned the aircraft around and diverted to Shannon. The aircraft landed safely on Shannon's runway 24. The crew requested emergency service to check for any smoke coming from the right hand engine. No smoke was reported, the aircraft subsequently taxied to the apron, where passengers disembarked normally.




County Cork July 2013

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Irish Coast Gaurd Helicopter SAR 115 seen over water in Co. Cork recently. Seen here is one of the crew members being lowered to a casualty.

County Clare 19th July 2013

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Shannon Fire Brigade in attendance with the Airport Fire Service for American Airlines flight 55 that diverted to Shannon on Friday 19th July


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