LIVE: Several people - and a child - rescued from Tipperary apartment fire

Several people - including a child - were rescued from an apartment building in Clonmel on Thursday night, according to reports. 

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A fire broke out on the first floor of the Manor House apartments on Bridge Street in the town centre at around 8.15pm.

Councillor Richie Molloy told The Journal that a "major disaster was averted" thanks to the rapid response.

Emergency services rushed to the scene with Fire & Rescue crews from Clonmel and Cahir, the National Ambulance Service and gardaí responding to the incident.

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Sixteen adults and a child were rescued from the apartments and brought to safety by the emergency services, according to reports. 

Cllr Molly added: "Many people rescued from an apartment block in town. Most were treated at the scene by the National Ambulance Service."

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Gardaí have begun an investigation into the cause of the fire.

In a statement, gardaí said: "Gardaí assisted emergency services at the scene of a fire at a residential building on Bridge Street in Clonmel, county Tipperary that occurred on Thursday evening,  November 27, 2025.

"The fire was extinguished by local fire services.

"No injuries were reported. A number of people were treated for smoke inhalation.

"The scene is preserved for technical examination. Enquiries are ongoing."