Drivers have been warned to take care in the area.
Gardaí and Dublin Fire Brigade have warned people about an incident in Temple Bar, which they are currently tending to.
Dublin Fire Brigade took to Twitter to announce that they were at the scene of a “three pump fire”, but that all people were accounted for.
The fire in Temple Bar is still ongoing, All persons have been accounted for.
— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) March 11, 2019
Gardaí urged people on the roads to use alternate routes, as traffic outbound from the Quays is heavy as a result of the incident.
Dublin – Gardaí and @DubFireBrigade are at the scene of an incident at Asdill's Row on Quays outbound (Hapenny Bridge) traffic outbound from Quays is heavy. Please use alternative routes
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) March 11, 2019
AA Roadwatch have also told people in the area to be careful, saying: “In the city centre, emergency services are blocking the left lane and bus lane of Aston Quay, before the Ha’penny Bridge due to a fire in a building. Take care as smoke may affect visibility.”
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