Emergency services at the scene of an incident in Cork city

Emergency services at the scene of an incident in Cork city

Two units from the fire service are responding to a tractor on fire on the Model Farm Road. Picture credit: Cork City Fire Brigade

Emergency services are currently at the scene of an incident in Bishopstown. 

Two units from Anglesea Street fire station are responding to a tractor on fire in the Model Farm Road area.

The alarm was raised shortly before 3:30pm.

In a tweet this afternoon, the fire service stated that crews are using a Class B foam to extinguish the fire as quickly as possible. 

"Smoke may be visible in the area, slow down on surrounding roads," they advised. 

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