Gardaí at the Bridewell are actively investigating the cause of an explosion at a property on Little Britain Street, Dublin 7, on Thursday, 18th January 2024.
An adult male aged in his 30s sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The explosion was confined to one room within the property, and no one else was injured.
Residents at the premises were evacuated and a cordon, along with local traffic diversions, remain in place.
At 3.15pm Dublin Fire Brigade received an emergency call reporting a serious incident at the premises.
Firefighter/Advanced Paramedics from Phibsborough, Tara Street and North Strand fire stations responded and the incident was under control by 3.35pm.
In total five fire engines were mobilised to the scene along with a District Officer.
The assistance of ESB Networks, Gas Networks Ireland and An Garda Síochána was requested and the scene was handed over to Gardaí at 4.15pm.
Later, the Army bomb disposal unit, using a robot, carried out a controlled explosion, separate to the initial blast.
The precise cause of the explosion is currently under investigation, and the Garda Technical Bureau have commenced a forensic and technical examination with assistance from Army EOD.
A post-mortem examination is due to be carried out by the State Pathologist at Dublin City Morgue today.
Anyone with information that can assist investigating Gardaí is asked to contact the Bridewell Garda Station on 01 6668200 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
The investigation is ongoing.
