Henry Winkler Evacuated from Dublin Hotel During Fire

Henry Winkler Evacuated from Dublin Hotel During Fire Hollywood actor Henry Winkler was among the guests evacuated from a hotel in Dublin, Ireland, on Wednesday evening after a fire broke out. The fire occurred at the Iveagh Garden Hotel, where Winkler was staying while filming the upcoming second season of the HBO series “The White Lotus.” According to the Dublin Fire Brigade, the fire started in an electrical cupboard on the fifth floor of the hotel shortly after 11 p.m. The fire quickly spread to the sixth and seventh floors, prompting an evacuation of the building. Winkler, best known for his role as Arthur Fonzarelli in the iconic sitcom “Happy Days,” was reportedly staying on the fifth floor at the time of the fire. He told RTE News that he and his wife evacuated safely. “We heard a bell and we weren’t sure what to do,” Winkler said. “They told us to stay in our rooms, then they told us to evacuate. We just followed the crowd and we got out.” Other guests at the hotel also reported hearing a fire alarm and quickly evacuating. “The fire alarm went off, and then the hotel staff started shouting ‘Fire, fire,'” said one guest. “We all started running out into the street.” The fire brigade responded quickly and brought the blaze under control within two hours. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is under investigation. The Iveagh Garden Hotel suffered significant damage in the fire, and it is unclear when it will reopen. Winkler and the other guests affected by the fire have been provided with alternative accommodation.Henry Winkler Thanks Dublin Firefighters for Hotel EvacuationHenry Winkler Thanks Dublin Firefighters for Hotel Evacuation Henry Winkler, known for his iconic role as The Fonz in the American sitcom *Happy Days*, has expressed his gratitude towards firefighters who helped evacuate him and other guests from a Dublin hotel due to a fire. On Wednesday, the 78-year-old actor was staying at the Shelbourne Hotel when firefighters were called to extinguish a fire on the fifth floor. Winkler, who was in Ireland to promote his memoirs, initially believed it was an alarm clock, but soon realized the severity of the situation. According to Winkler, he contacted the hotel staff who instructed him to evacuate immediately. He left his room and was safely evacuated along with other guests. In a tweet, Winkler thanked the Dublin Fire Brigade and shared a photo of himself posing with firefighters in front of a fire truck. He praised the firefighters for their bravery and professionalism. Dublin Fire Brigade confirmed that all residents of the hotel were safely evacuated and that the fire had caused minimal damage. Firefighters from Dublin Fire Brigade arrived quickly and extinguished the fire. Winkler’s experience serves as a reminder of the importance of fire safety and the vital role firefighters play in protecting the public.Police and fire crews were called to a hotel in Dublin city centre this morning following reports of a fire. A number of people, including actor Henry Winkler, were evacuated from the hotel. The fire is believed to have started in a plant room on the roof of the hotel. Firefighters brought the blaze under control and there are no reports of any injuries. The cause of the fire is being investigated.