LAST UPDATE | 8 Sep

LUAS AND BUS services in Dublin city centre were disrupted after a fire broke out at a premises on Grafton Street this morning. 

Tram services have resumed since the fire at a gift shop on the street was extinguished. 

Dublin Bus also said diversions have been lifted.

Dublin Fire Brigade said it was alerted to reports of a fire in a building opposite Trinity College at 6.30am. No injuries have been reported. 

“Firefighters from Tara Street and Dolphins Barn fire station were immediately sent to the incident,” the department said.

The fire appears to have broken out in a lane beside the Seasons of Ireland shop

Five fire engines, including a turntable ladder, attended the scene.

“The fire is under control and we have requested the assistance of ESB Networks, Gas Networks Ireland to the incident,” the fire department said.

Charred debris sitting outside the scene of the fire David Mac Redmond David Mac Redmond

Dublin City Council’s environmental services were also called in.

Firefighters remained at the scene “cooling hotspots and extinguishing any remaining pockets of fire”.

Gardaí and firefighters at the scene of the fire David Mac Redmond David Mac Redmond

Luas said Green Line services have returned and are operating fully, although passengers can expect delays.