BREAKING: Firefighters tackle blaze at take away in Limerick village
Published 20th Oct 2024, 19:33 GMT
The fire broke out at around 6.25pm and it quickly engulfed the premises
FIREFIGHTERS are at scene of a blaze in a take away in Patrickswell this Sunday evening.
A number of photos and videos of the fire have been shared on social media which show the flames coming out of the front of the premises and thick plumes of black smoke billowing from the take away.
No injuries have been reported. It is not known how the fire started.
The blaze has since been extinguished. Motorists are asked to avoid Patrickswell where possible as the main street is currently closed.
Minister of State Niall Collins, who resides in Patrickswell, was at the scene.
"The local community is devastated to see a very popular take away restaurant gutted by a fire so unexpectedly," said Mr Collins.