An apartment complex in Cork city was evacuated early this morning as a result of a fire.
The blaze is believed to have broken out in N Square Steakhouse and Seafood Restaurant on the ground floor of the complex at Camden Quay.
Cork city fire service @CorkCityFire tackling this morning's blaze on Camden Quay. pic.twitter.com/K5GUvOzJOo
— Alan Healy (@AlanHealy) June 8, 2016
@CorksRedFM Steakhouse restaurant caught on fire in Camden Quay, gardaí have blocked access to all the quays pic.twitter.com/d0CvOaggJV
— Amanda Foley (@foleygirl24) June 8, 2016
The alarm was raised shortly at 5am and around 100 people were evacuated from the building.
The quay and Christy Ring Bridge were closed for a time to allow emergency services deal with the fire, which took three hours to bring under control.
CORK/UPDATE: Camden Quay and Christy Ring Bridge have reopened following a fire. Delays should ease in the area. https://t.co/EY0qAdZlYs
— AA Roadwatch (@aaroadwatch) June 8, 2016
There were no reported injuries following the incident.
