Gardaí launch investigation following fire at Islamic prayer hall
No injuries have been reported.
Gardaí have launched a criminal investigation following a fire in Dublin city centre.
Emergency services attended a fire at the Faizan E Madinah prayer hall and Islamic education centre on Talbot Street.
An Garda Síochána said in a statement: “Gardaí are investigating an incident of criminal damage by fire at a premises on Talbot Street, Dublin 1.”
The statement added: “No injuries have been reported at this time.”
Dublin Fire Brigade said it received multiple calls shortly after 3:40pm.
More than 20 firefighters on four fire engines and a turntable ladder were dispatched to the scene.
They said as smoke was reported coming from the building, a full evacuation of the premises took place.
Gardaí and ESB Networks also responded and traffic restrictions were put in place.