Major Fire in Hebron Industrial Estate, October 2004
Kilkenny Fire and Rescue Service dealt with a major fire in Kilkenny at the Hebron Road Industrial Estate. It was one of the biggest fires that they attended in the city in recent years.
The Brigade Control room was notified at 12:35 on Sunday 10 th October 2004 to a major inferno at the premises of Bargain City Carpets also know as allfloors.ie and an adjoining business unit known as Kilkenny Catering Supplies Ltd.
Over 20 firefighters from Kilkenny City, Freshford and Callan fought the blaze (4 pumping appliances and 1no HP and 1no Water Tanker) using breathing apparatus and 5 jets. Nearby buildings and adjoining oil tanks were protected from the fire by the tremendous work of the fire-fighters.
The Fire Brigade remained on scene until 00:10 hrs the next day.