Firefighters battle large blaze in Kilkenny business park

Civil Defence Ireland says there are no reports of anyone being injured in fire

Up to eight fire brigade units are battling a large fire at an industrial estate in Kilkenny city on Tuesday morning.

The fire broke out before 10am  at Purcellsinch Business Park on Dublin Road on Tuesday.

Businesses close to the building have been evacuated.

Civil Defence Ireland, who have a building at the estate, said the fire had been brought under control and there were no casualties.

Rachel Flaherty

Rachel Flaherty

Rachel Flaherty is Digital Features Editor and journalist with The Irish Times