There have been no reported casualties so far.
A fire has broken out at an apartment building on Parnell Street in Dublin.
4 fire engines & specialist appliances are dealing with a fire on the 7th floor of an apartment block on #ParnellSt. Traffic restrictions in place as we deal #Dublin #fire @DCCTraffic @aaroadwatch pic.twitter.com/6rUDuo5B8h
— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) July 24, 2019
Source: Twitter @Dubfirebrigade
The alarm was raised at Greeg Court at around 10 am this morning and the building was evacuated.
It's believed the blaze broke out on a 7th floor balcony and spread indoors.
Five fire brigades as well as two specialist appliances from Dublin Fire Brigade attended the scene, located near the entrance of the Ilac shopping centre.
Gardai confirmed there are no reported injuries at this stage.
Parnell St: Road closed between Parnell Square West and Dominick Street due to an incident. Please follow diversions or use alternative route.
— Traffic Management Centre (@DCCTraffic) July 24, 2019
Source: Twitter @DCCTraffic
Dublin City Council Traffic confirmed road closures from Parnell Square West to Dominick Street as a result.