10/08/2007

Blaze Destroys Hardware Store In Dublin

Fire fighters have been tackling a major fire at a hardware store in Dublin overnight.

Eight units of the fire brigade are at Kingston's Hardware Store on Strand Street in Skerries, where the fire started at approximately 3am on Friday morning.

It is thought the fire has now been brought under control, but damage to the store is believed to be very extensive.

Residents who live nearby have been evacuated from their homes, but there are no reports of any injuries.

A Garda spokesperson said traffic diversions were in place.

(CD)

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