LATEST: Firefighters called after "hoarder" gets trapped in home

By Kildarenow Reporter
Published 6th Sep 2022, 16:59 GMT
Firefighters at the scene / Photos: Dublin Fire Brigadeplaceholder image
Firefighters at the scene / Photos: Dublin Fire Brigade

Firefighters were called out to an unusual incident when a person hoarding material became trapped in their home. 

Dublin Fire Brigade tweeted a photograph of the scene, which appeared to show that a heavy mound of hoarded material had collapsed and blocked an exit door. placeholder image
Dublin Fire Brigade tweeted a photograph of the scene, which appeared to show that a heavy mound of hoarded material had collapsed and blocked an exit door. 

Part of the door had been cut for firefighters to gain access to the property.

A DFB spokesperson said: "Firefighters were called to a person who became trapped in their home due to hoarding.

"Hoarding is a disorder that needs treatment and managing.

"Apart from an obvious fire and escape risk, hoarding is a health risk.

"Do you know someone who hoards? Speak to their GP for advice."

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