Latest: Fire in Cork city centre 'under control'
The fire at the former Revenue Commissioners building at Sullivan's Quay in Cork is now under control.
Firefighter crews wearing breathing apparatus are now searching the building, Cork City Fire Brigade has confirmed.
Sullivan's Quay #Cork @CorkEveningEcho pic.twitter.com/wkFm1gmcRi
— Jess Casey (@Jessjcasey) September 21, 2017
No injuries have been reported.
The street remains closed off for traffic as investigations continue.
To see this post on Facebook, click here.
A fire has been reported at the top floor of the former tax offices in Cork city.
Fire in Cork City. #BurntToast pic.twitter.com/mFg5tOgHnz
— Micheál McGrath (@michealfada) September 21, 2017
Smoke can be seen coming from the windows of the Sullivan's Quay building, which has also housed art collective Sample Studios until recently.
2 units of the fire brigade still attending to fire at Sullivan's Quay, smoke still coming from top floor @CorkEveningEcho #Cork pic.twitter.com/SoxNNpNWZw
— Jess Casey (@Jessjcasey) September 21, 2017
Several units of the Cork City Fire Brigade are at the scene.
Old tax office in Cork City on fire #cork #fire @CorksRedFM @RedFMNews @CorkSafetyAlert pic.twitter.com/z3yAoejs0b
— John Hartnett (@jjahartnett) September 21, 2017
#CORK Sullivan’s Quay blocked due to a nearby fire. Traffic on George’s Quay diverted across the Lee to South Mall. https://t.co/pdsEzJTRQr
— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) September 21, 2017
More as we get it.
