Episode 3 of 4
Fatalities from Alcohol Poisoning
- When
- 18 June 1875
- Where
- Liberties area
Thirteen people died from alcohol poisoning after drinking the undiluted whiskey from the burning stream.
Although no one died directly from the fire or flood, thirteen people died after consuming the whiskey, which was of undiluted cask strength. This occurred as the burning stream flowed through the streets.
Sources
- Dublin whiskey fire Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-09
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