One person dead following explosion at homeless hostel in Dublin

A man, 30s, has died following an explosion at a homeless hostel in Dublin city centre.

The incident occurred at the Supported Temporary Accommodation operated by Depaul Ireland at Little Britain Street, Dublin 1, shortly after 3.30pm this Thursday afternoon.

Emergency responders are attended the scene and local diversions are in place.

No other injuries have been reported and the cause of the explosion has not been confirmed.

Other residents at the hostel are currently being evacuated, a spokesperson for the Dublin Fire Brigade and Dublin Regional Housing Executive (DRHE) said "Al residents are being evacuated on a temporary basis to allow for a full assessment. Our priority is to safely re-accommodate all residents tonight."

A spokesperson for Depaul said: "Depaul are working with the DRHE and our NGO partners to ensure no person will be left without accommodation this evening."

The spokesperson continued: "Firefighter/advanced paramedics from Phibsborough, Tara Street and North Strand fire stations responded and the incident was under control by 15.35pm. 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 16.15pm.

"The incident occurred within the building and was confined to one room. Our sincere thanks to our NGO partners, An Garda Síochana and Dublin Fire Brigade who are assisting on the ground."