One person has died following a suspected explosion in the city.
It happened on Little Britain Street, just off Capel Street.
The alarm was raised shortly after half three this afternoon, and a number of residents have been evacuated.
Gardai say one man sustained fatal injuries, and there are no other injuries
Traffic restrictions are in place.
DePaul has confirmed the incident happened at its premises, saying: "Depaul can confirm that there was an incident this afternoon in our Little Britain Street service.
"It was a localised incident confined to one room. All service users will be evacuated from the building tonight and alternative placements will be found.
"Depaul are working with the DRHE and our NGO partners to ensure no person will be left without accommodation this evening."
Traffic restrictions in place between Green Street and Capel Street as we deal with an incident
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A garda spokesperson says: "Gardaí and the Dublin Fire Brigade responded to an incident at a residential premises on Little Britain Street, Dublin 7, shortly after 3:30 pm on Thursday, 18th January 2024, following reports of an explosion inside the property.
"One adult male sustained fatal injuries, and there are no reports of any other injuries.
"Residents at the premises have been evacuated, and a cordon, along with local traffic diversions, are currently in place.
"The precise cause of the explosion is currently under investigation, and the Garda Technical Bureau will examine the scene."
