Fire services called to tend Limerick city blaze

THREE fire units have been dispatched to tend to a city blaze, reportedly around the site of a closed down petrol station.

The alarm was raised shortly before 1pm this Saturday, with fire services attempting to dampen a fire in the Punches Cross area of the city.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area at this time, if possible. The incident is on the Ballinacurra road area and fire services are still in attendance at the scene.

More to follow.