Tonight's episode of Fair City is set to be dramatic as things come to a head in Carraigstown.

Dan comforts Hannah and plans an escape. Emmet is getting increasingly anxious as Damien and Dan won’t stay quiet.

Emmet warns Dan and Damien of Oakley’s true agenda but says he has a plan to get everyone out. With Oakley distracted, Emmet goes for his gun but fails to execute the plan as Oakley threatens to set the house on fire.

Miriam fails to convince Oakley to negotiate with the Guards. Miriam tries to reason with a fearful Emmet but fails to break Oakley’s hold.

Oakley worries Emmet when he changes his plan and wants Miriam tied up with the rest of the group. Emmet is alarmed to discover petrol in the attic and realises Oakley’s plan isn’t what he thought it was.

A frightened Emmet feigns going along with Oakley’s plan to frame Miriam for the fire. Detective Inspector Foley, unaware he’s being played, negotiates with Miriam for the Hostages’ release. Hannah tries to rescue Saoirse but Oakley puts a stop to her efforts.

Debbie is fearful for Emmet and Eoghan is frustrated as the family are sidelined by the Guards. The O’Brien’s fears for Emmet deepen when they are informed that someone in the house may be armed. Debbie fears Emmet is helping Miriam but Eoghan tries to reassure her.

Eoghan convinces McCabe and Foley to let him try to talk to Miriam.

As everyone is gathered in Vino’s, Robbie convinces Hughie to help him try a dangerous rescue.

Robbie secretly enters the O’Brien’s attic through Hughie’s attic and is alarmed to find the cans of petrol.

Carol realises Robbie is missing and urges Hughie to tell her what Robbie has done.