A major fire broke out on Tuesday evening at a car sales business on the outskirts of Limerick City.
Fire crews were alerted to the blaze at 7.58pm.
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The fire appeared to have caused extensive damage to the premises, located on the R526, near the Southcourt Hotel.
Five fire engines from Limerick City, backed up by three support engines from Rathkeale were in attendance fighting the flames.
Gardaí closed off the road and traffic diversions were in place.
A massive plume of thick black smoke and tall red flames emanated from the premises.
Firefighters used a high rise ladder to dampen the flames from above the premises.
There were no reports of any injuries.
