Busy Irish shopping centre evacuated after blaze breaks out as number of fire trucks line the street as incident ongoing
A BUSY Irish shopping centre has been evacuated after a fire broke out.
It is believed a fire broke out in the Jervis Shopping Centre car park leading to the evacuation operation.
All stores in the shopping centre have been evacuated as firefighters work to make the scene safe.
Images on social media show shoppers and staff on the street outside the complex after rushing from the building.
Images of the scene also show smoke rising from the top of the building.
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A number of fire trucks and emergency services vehicles are attending the scene and lining the streets near the shopping centre.
Dublin Fire Brigade has been contacted for a comment in relation to the incident.
For the latest news on this story keep checking back at the Irish Sun Online, where we will bring you live updates as soon as they happen, before anyone else.
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