Road closures in Limerick town as emergency services attend fire at commercial premises

MOTORISTS are being advised to avoid the centre of Newcastle West as emergency services are currently at the scene of a large fire in the town.

The alarm was raised at around 5.45am this Saturday after smoke and flames were seen coming from a premises at Bridge Street.

Six units of Limerick Fire and Rescue - from Newcastle West, Rathkeale and Foynes - were dispatched and remain at the scene.

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Gardai have confirmed a number of streets, including Bridge Street and The Square, have been closed to traffic to facilitate emergency workers.

While there are no reports of any injuries, it's understood the building has been extensively damaged.

The cause of the blaze is not known.