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Firefighters die battling blaze Firefighters die battling blaze
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Two firefighters have been killed and another injured while dealing with a fire in Bray, County Wicklow.Two firefighters have been killed and another injured while dealing with a fire in Bray, County Wicklow.
The blaze, at a disused factory on Lower Dargle Road, started at 1030 BST on Wednesday.The blaze, at a disused factory on Lower Dargle Road, started at 1030 BST on Wednesday.
It is understood the two men, aged 25 and 40, may have lost their lives when the roof of the building collapsed. Brian Murray, 46, and 25-year-old Mark O'Shaugnessy, both part-time officers, lost their lives when the roof of the building collapsed.
Three units of the fire service from Bray and Greystones are currently dealing with the fire. Ambulances from Loughlinstown are also on the scene. Their bodies were brought to Loughlinstown hospital where post mortem examinations will be conducted.
The warehouse is close to the town centre and aresidential area. The scene of the fire, close to Bray town centre and a residential area, remains cordoned off as it is still smouldering.
Several homes were evacuated amid fears the fire couldspread. President Mary McAleese described the firefighters as heroes who had made the ultimate sacrifice to ensure the safety of others.
Gardai cordoned off the area and are investigating the cause of the blaze
The bodies of the two firefighters will be taken to Loughlinstown Hospital,south Dublin were post mortem examinations are due to be carried out.