All International Protection applicants and Defence Forces personnel safe and accounted for, officials say
A fire that broke out at an emergency accommodation centre in an Army camp in Co Wicklow has been brought under control, the Defence Forces has said.
“An Garda Síochána , the Fire Brigade and Military Police responded,” the Defence Forces said in a statement on Monday night. “The fire is now out, and all International Protection applicants and Defence Forces personnel are safe and accounted for. A damage assessment and investigation is currently ongoing.
The residents had complained about the conditions and management of the centre, which has been used for housing asylum seekers since January, 2023.
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