Smoke was seen coming from a building behind a restaurant on Oliver Plunkett Street at around 7pm today.

The alarm was raised at 12.45am on Monday, with units of Cork Fire Brigade from both Anglesea Street and Ballyvolane fire stations attending the scene.

16 firefighters have joined the ranks at Cork City Fire Brigade, including some who are following in footsteps of their families, writes LINDA KENNY

On the 50th anniversary of the tragic death of a young cork firefighter, PAT POLAND reflects on Dick Beecher’s great sacrifice. 

Plumes of smoke quickly engulfed a section of the shopping centre car park.

Fire crew members will now be able to administer naloxone to someone who has overdosed on opioid drugs.Fire crew members will now be able to administer naloxone to someone who has overdosed on opioid drugs.

A woman in her 60s has died following a house fire in Ballyvolane on the northside of Cork city

Pat Poland’s final work of a trilogy is a fascinating read, says GRAINNE McGUINNESS

On May 31, 1622, Cork city was all but wiped off the map by a great fire. PAT POLAND recounts the events of 400 years ago

Emergency services were called to Carrigaline this evening as a car went up in flames in traffic. The car, which is suspected to have an electrical fault was attended by the Fire Brigade and the Gardaí at around 5pm.