Extensive damage caused to McDonald's in Newbridge as Kildare Co Council warns residents to close windows
Kildare County Council said that firefighters from three local fire stations are attending the scene of the McDonald's fire in Newbridge and officials urged local residents to keep windows closed.
Photos show that significant fire damage has been caused to a section of the restaurant following the fire started by a vehicle erupting into flames in the Drive-Thru area.
A spokesperson for Kildare Co Council said:
"There is currently an ongoing fire at McDonald's restaurant at Moorefield, Newbridge, Co. Kildare.
"The fire service is in attendance with crews from 3 stations working to bring the fire under control.
"Firefighting activities are expected to last for a number of hours.
"Smoke is visible across a wide area, and residents close to the fire are advised to keep windows and doors closed."