Three firefighters have suffered serious burn injuries while tackling a blaze in County Cork.

They were injured while dealing with a blaze at a hayshed in Terelton near Macroom in the early hours of this morning.

They were caught in an explosion, and suffered facial burns as well as burn injuries to their hands. Two remain in hospital.

Gardai, who were at the scene, rushed them to Cork University Hospital. One of the firefighters have since been discharged.