FIREFIGHTERS IN CORK are battling a blaze at an apartment in Classes Lake, Ballincollig just west of Cork City, where one resident is being treating by paramedics for smoke inhalation.
Drivers have been advised to exercise caution while passing through the area as smoke from the fire may impact visibility on the roads.
Cork City Fire Brigade wrote in a tweet this evening that crews from its Anglesea Street station are “currently dealing with a well developed apartment fire in Classes Lake, Ballincollig.”
Crews from Anglesea Street are currently dealing with a well developed apartment fire in Classes Lake, Ballincollig.
— Cork City Fire Brigade (@CorkCityFire) July 19, 2023
One occupant is now in the care of the @AmbulanceNAS and being treated for smoke inhalation. pic.twitter.com/NzfrNkKj1o
Cork Safety Alerts also tweeted saying:
“Emergency services are currently dealing with a house fire in the Classis Lake area of Ovens/Ballincollig. Take care as smoke may impede visibility as a result in the area.”
#CorkTraffic Emergency services are currently dealing with a house fire in the Classis Lake area of Ovens/Ballincollig. Take care as smoke may impede visibility as a result in the area.
— Cork Safety Alerts (@CorkSafetyAlert) July 19, 2023
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