Four In Hospital After Fire At Chinese Restaurant In Bray, Co Wicklow

The blaze is said to have happened at 3.30pm this afternoon.

Four people are being treated in hospital after a fire at Benny's Chinese Restaurant on Castle Street in Bray. It's understood those injured sustained burns to their arms. after a small explosion at the salad bar area of the restaurant.

Gardaí are assisting emergency services at the scene, describing it as an "ongoing incident". Lower Dargle Road was closed for a period. The area will remain sealed off until it is safe.

In a statement, Wicklow County Council said:

“An incident occurred earlier this afternoon at Benny’s Chinese Restaurant on Castle Street in Bray. Four people were injured and have been taken to hospital. The area has now been sealed off until the area is safe.”