Dublin city centre guesthouse evacuated after fire

Several units of fire brigade attended blaze at Celtic Lodge Guest House on Talbot Street

An emergency vehicle outside the Celtic Lodge Guest House on Talbot Street, Dublin. Photograh: Dan Keenan
An emergency vehicle outside the Celtic Lodge Guest House on Talbot Street, Dublin. Photograh: Dan Keenan

A guesthouse in Dublin City centre was be evacuated this morning after a fire broke out in the basement of the establishment.

Several units of Dublin Fire Brigade attended the fire at the Celtic Lodge Guest House on Talbot Street.

The fire has been brought under control and the road has reopened to traffic.

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