The Dublin Whiskey Fire of 1875
The Dublin Whiskey Fire of 1875 remains a bizarre and tragic episode in the city’s history. It all began with a devastating fire at a whiskey distillery’s warehouse, where the intense heat caused thousands of barrels to rupture. This unleashed a deluge of flaming whiskey that surged through the streets of Dublin, turning the urban landscape into a fiery river.
Astonishingly, 13 people lost their lives during this calamity, but not from the immediate effects of the fire or the flooding. Instead, their demise came from an unexpected source – alcohol poisoning. In the aftermath of the disaster, some people succumbed to the temptation of free-flowing whiskey that spilled into the streets, leading to a tragic end.