Fire Incident Causes Disruption on Oliver Plunkett Street
Fire incident on Oliver Plunkett Street causing traffic delays. Emergency services on scene. Smoke affecting visibility. Avoid area if possible.
Emergency services are responding to a fire at a commercial premises on Oliver Plunkett Street, with smoke affecting visibility and causing significant traffic delays in Cork City centre.
Cork City Fire Brigade and other emergency services are currently at the scene of a fire incident at the top of Oliver Plunkett Street. The blaze has broken out at a commercial premises, prompting a full emergency response.
Traffic management measures are in place with road closures affecting the area. Motorists are experiencing delays as emergency vehicles work to contain the situation. Orange traffic cones have been deployed to redirect traffic around the incident scene.
Smoke from the fire is impacting visibility in the immediate area. Members of the public are advised to exercise caution when travelling through the vicinity and to allow extra time for journeys.
The fire brigade response includes multiple appliances stationed along the street. Emergency personnel remain on scene working to bring the incident under control.
Drivers are urged to avoid the area if possible and seek alternative routes. Those who must travel through the city centre should drive carefully and be aware of reduced visibility due to smoke.
The extent of damage to the commercial premises has not yet been determined. No information regarding injuries has been reported at this time.
