The fire broke out on Saturday morning.
The Cork Port has been evacuated as firefighters tackle a huge blaze which has broken out in a grains store in the area.
The port has activated its emergency plan which involves an evacuation of the area.
It’s understood the fire broke out at Ringaskiddy Deepwater Berth at the R&H Hall silo for storing animal feed.
Firefighters tackling the blaze which has broken out at the R & H Hall animal grain storage facility @PortofCork deep water facility #Ringaskiddy – Port Emergency plan has been activated @rtenews pic.twitter.com/9pfPvzSsAs
— JennïeØSullivân (@OSullivanJennie) January 9, 2021
Residents in the area are advised to remain indoors and to keep windows closed due to the smoke from the fire.
Significant flames now (camera not picking it all up) pic.twitter.com/29ulSguG0A
— Maeve O'Malley (@malley_maeve) January 9, 2021
Main image via Maeve O’Malley
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