Dublin Bus Fire: Passengers Evacuated Safely in Donnybrook Incident

What Happened

A Dublin Bus traveling on Route E1 caught fire on Morehampton Road in Donnybrook, south Dublin, on the morning of August 11, 2026. The incident occurred shortly after 9 a.m. Passengers on board were evacuated safely. Emergency services, including two Dublin Fire Brigade engines, an ambulance, and a senior fire officer from the Donnybrook station, responded to the scene. The fire was extinguished around 10 a.m., approximately one hour after it began. No injuries were reported.

The fire caused significant disruption, leading to the closure of Morehampton Road. Dublin Bus confirmed the incident and stated that a full investigation has been initiated. The cause of the fire is under investigation by gardaí.

Background

The vehicle involved was not an electric bus. Passengers described hearing a loud noise and a jolt before smoke was noticed. The fire appeared to have started at the rear of the vehicle, causing visible damage to both levels of the bus.

Key Facts

• A fire occurred on a Dublin Bus E1 route on Morehampton Road in Donnybrook on August 11, 2026.
• The incident took place shortly after 9 a.m. and the fire was extinguished around 10 a.m.
• All passengers were evacuated safely from the bus.
• Dublin Fire Brigade units, an ambulance, and a senior fire officer responded to the scene.
• No injuries were reported.
• Dublin Bus has launched an investigation into the incident.
• Gardaí are determining the cause of the fire.
• Bus diversions were implemented for routes E1 and E2.