Three premises damaged in Cork fire

Three business premises in Cork were damaged by a fire overnight

Three business premises in Cork were damaged by a fire overnight. The blaze began on the first floor of a shop on Cornmarket Street shortly after 7pmlast night before spreading to buildings on either side.

Several units of the fire brigade eventually brought the fire under control. A Garda spokesman said gardai did not believe the fire was started deliberately.

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