Hyderabad, July 1 -- Irish police have charged a man in his 40s following a suspected arson attack at an Islamic prayer hall in central Dublin that caused extensive damage but no injuries.

The fire broke out at Al Madinah Hall on Talbot Street at approximately 3:35 pm local time on Monday, prompting a major emergency response in the city centre.

Dublin Fire Brigade dispatched four fire engines, a turntable ladder and more than 20 firefighters and paramedics, supported by a district officer, to tackle the blaze after reports of smoke coming from the building.

Three people safely evacuated, no injuries reported

Three people were safely evacuated from the premises, and no injuries were reported.

Firefighters brought the fire under contr...