News - fire services
Emergency services at the scene of vehicle fire on N5
The incident was reported shortly before 7.30pm this evening.
Dec 16, 2025 20:14
Local crews responded to 474 fires last year
Chimneys remain the leading cause of house fires, followed by flues, hot ashes and soot, according to fire service figures.
Aug 18, 2025 13:07
Emergency services at the scene of car fire in Longford town
The road remains closed and diversions are in place.
Jul 24, 2025 15:20
Emergency services tackle large fire in west Roscommon
It's believed the fire may have started shortly before lunchtime this afternoon and motorists are advised to exercise caution in the area.
Apr 9, 2025 16:01
Emergency services tackle fire at Longford takeaway
Gardaí are treating the fire as accidental and are not investigating the issue.
Sep 23, 2024 14:45
Tenders sought for multi-million euro fire station refurbishment
The closing date for submission of tenders is the 17th of October.
Sep 18, 2024 13:01
Gardaí call for witnesses following devastating Longford fire
Gardaí have not ruled out foul play and are continuing their calls for witness statements and dash cam footage from the night in question.
Jul 29, 2024 11:28
Fire fighters bring blaze under control at business premises in Longford Town
The scene is currently preserved for forensic and technical examination.
Jul 28, 2024 08:31
Local fire services set to receive new tenders
There will be a total of 6 new fire appliances provided for Local Authority Fire and Rescue Services in the Shannonside Northern Sound region.
Oct 18, 2023 14:46
Emergency services tackle fire at Carrick on Shannon property
The blaze occurred at an unused building off the N4.
Jun 17, 2022 13:03
Fire services charges in Longford doubled last year compared to 2020
May 14, 2022 08:32
Leitrim Fire services urge public not to delay in reporting bog fires
Leitrim fire services are highlighting a mistaken assumption that members of the public will be charged a call-out fee for reporting forest or bog fires.
Mar 18, 2021 13:47Shannonside Newsletter
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