Fire in Dublin city cuts internet to businesses and homes as part of Luas Red Line to be shut for at least a week

"Following the fire at George's Dock in Dublin's Docklands last night, eir can confirm that telecommunications ducting infrastructure in the area has sustained damage, which in turn has impacted some local business and residential services. Eir teams have assessed the current impact and are working on rerouting services, where feasible. Eir teams are ready to access the site and begin restoration work as soon as it is declared safe and access is granted by emergency services,"

"The bridge must undergo structural engineering assessments, multiple inspections by Luas engineering, maintenance, and safety teams from Transport Infrastructure Ireland and Transdev (Luas operator), as well as essential repairs. Only when these works and checks are complete will services be able to resume. At present, we cannot confirm a reopening date. We will continue to provide updates as progress is made. These checks are essential for everyone's safety, and we appreciate your patience and support."

A large fire at George's Dock in Dublin's Docklands damaged telecommunications ducting and Luas infrastructure, affecting local businesses, residences and tram services. Eir reported ducting damage, assessed impacts, and is working to reroute services where feasible while awaiting safe access to begin restoration. Firefighters brought the blaze under control by 11.30pm. Transdev stated the George's Dock bridge, part of the Luas Red Line (tracks and overhead power lines), will remain closed for at least seven days pending structural engineering assessments, multiple inspections and essential repairs. Service resumption depends on completion of inspections and repairs; unaffected parts of the network continue to operate.

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