Michael Peter Burke

Public Fire Brigades
Rank / Role
Fireman

Brigade/Service
Dublin

Cause of death
Due to injuries sustained following collapse of escape ladder during firefighting and rescue operations

Location died
30 Westmoreland Street, Dublin

Current Fire Authority
Ireland

Further information

Escape ladder snapped due to the number of people (6) trying to use it for both firefighting and rescue operations. Had just 3 month service in the Brigade. Inspector C Doherty also died from his injuries.

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