Updated 11:15am
Firefighters have been tackling a serious fire in Bray, Co Wicklow.
It's believed to have broken out in a pub at around 1:30am this morning on Main Street.
It's unclear how the fire started, and no injuries have been reported.
The top two floors, which were occupied by a solicitors' practice, have been heavily damaged.
A pharmacy located on the ground floor has suffered extensive water damage.
Members of the public are being advised to avoid the area.
A serious fire has gutted a building on Main Street Bray pic.twitter.com/BROwW7bsPQ
— Kacey O'Riordan (@KaceyORiordan) January 4, 2019
Fire on Bray Main. @FireWicklow will be on site till early morning . Diversions in place @dublinbusnews @Aircoach @aaroadwatch @eastcoastfm @rtenews pic.twitter.com/LzW9W3sKl2
— Bray Municipal District - Wicklow County Council (@BrayTCouncil) January 4, 2019
Some bus routes in the area have been affected and traffic diversions remain in place this morning.
Bus operator Go Ahead says the 45A, 184 and 185 routes are being diverted via Dargle Road.
Health Minister Simon Harris, who is a local TD for the area, said he was very sorry to hear the news of the fire this morning.
He added: "Don’t currently have any more details but I want to express my thanks to our fire service."
That was echoed by Sinn Féin TD John Brady:
Absolutely devastating fire in Bray overnight. Thankfully nobody injured. Thinking of the business owners & staff, as Bray starts to get back on its feet this is a setback. Well done to all from Wicklow fire service who battled for hours trying to stop the fire spreading. pic.twitter.com/QrH14ge9pH
— John Brady TD (@johnbradysf) January 4, 2019
