Crews respond to bin lorry fire in Cork city

Four units from Anglesea St and Ballyvolane attended the scene after the alarm was raised shortly after 8am this morning.
Crews respond to bin lorry fire in Cork city

Crews from Cork City Fire Brigade have responded to a bin lorry fire on the Lee Road. Photo credit: Save Our Bride Otters

Crews from Cork City Fire Brigade have responded to a bin lorry fire on the Lee Road.

Four units from Anglesea St and Ballyvolane attended the scene after the alarm was raised shortly after 8am this morning.

A spokesperson for Cork City Fire Brigade told The Echo that the fire began in the rubbish compartment of the lorry.

There were no injuries as a result of the incident and the fire has been extinguished.

The road was closed for a time but has since been reopened and the vehicle has been removed.

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