Eight Units of Dublin Fire Brigade are tackling a blaze in the upper floors of a hotel in Ballymun, Dublin’s inner city.
The fire was reported at around 7.30pm.
Dublin Fire Brigade has said 8 fire appliances, advanced paramedics and specialist appliances are all at the scene.
There are extensive traffic delays in the area and DFB is appealing to motorists to stay clear of the area to allow them deal with the incident.
