John Kite
Public Fire Brigades
Age
44

Rank / Role
Fireman

Brigade/Service
Dublin

Cause of death
Injuries resulting from collapse of building during firefighting operations

Location died
Cavanagh Jewellers, 10 Trinity Street, Dublin

Current Fire Authority
Ireland

Further information

William Street fire station. Four storey building occupied by a jeweller/watchmaker. Said to be in a poor state of repair after a number of alterations. On sudden collapse of the building, nine members of the fire brigade were buried

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