On the night of June 18, 1875, a fire broke out in a whiskey warehouse in the Liberties, Dublin. As barrels of whiskey burst in the intense heat, flaming alcohol flowed through the streets, setting the city ablaze. The fire posed an unprecedented challenge to firefighters and left devastation in its wake. 

Drawing on years of research, this book uncovers the origins and impact of Dublin’s most unusual and dramatic fires. This is a vivid retelling that blends historical narrative with the perspective of someone who walked the same streets, fought fires in the same neighbourhoods, and understands the legacy left behind. This book is an essential read for history lovers, fire service professionals, and anyone intrigued by the intersection of disaster and resilience.

AUTHOR
Las Fallon is an operational firefighter with over twenty-seven years service in the fire brigade. As a fire service historian and researcher he has published a number of articles in both fire service and collectors magazines and on-line. He was the curator of the Dublin Fire Brigade Museum from 2008-2011 and is a member of a number of fire service heritage organisations including the Fire Service Trust, the Fire Heritage Network and the Fire Mark Circle. His interest in the revolutionary period is reflected in his membership of the Irish Volunteers Commemorative Organisation (IVCO).