Retail units in Cork city centre hit by arson attacks

It is understood that five city centre premises have been affected and all were evacuated
Retail units in Cork city centre hit by arson attacks

The scene at Grand Parade Cork where Fire Brigade are in attendance. Photo: Staff

Fire crews and emergency services are currently dealing with multiple incidents in Cork city centre.

It is understood that five city centre premises have been affected and all were evacuated.

The Echo understands the incidents were arson attacks on retail units.

Scene at Half Moon Street Cork where Cork Fire Brigade are in attendance. Photo: Staff
Scene at Half Moon Street Cork where Cork Fire Brigade are in attendance. Photo: Staff

Crews have been stood down at four of the premises but the area around one of the premises on Half Moon Street remains cordoned off.

MORE TO FOLLOW

More in this section

Douglas Community School to hold a reunion for the Class of 1976 Douglas Community School to hold a reunion for the Class of 1976
Fuel protests bring traffic disruption across Cork as hundreds gather Fuel protests bring traffic disruption across Cork as hundreds gather
Man, 50s, dies in crash in north Cork Man, 50s, dies in crash in north Cork

Sponsored Content

Driving Growth in Munster: How property finance is powering Cork’s future Driving Growth in Munster: How property finance is powering Cork’s future
Passionate producers get a helping hand from Tesco Passionate producers get a helping hand from Tesco
Where tech meets care: At the forefront of IVF Where tech meets care: At the forefront of IVF
Contact Us Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited

Add Echolive.ie to your home screen - easy access to Cork news, views, sport and more