EMERGENCY SERVICES ARE attending the scene of a fire at an apartment block in Parnell St in Dublin’s city centre.

It is understood the fire broke out on the balcony of a seventh floor apartment shortly before 10am this morning and spread inside.

5 fire engines & other units are now attending the fire on #ParnellSt. There are traffic restrictions in place & we're trying to minimise disruption to @luas services #Dublin #fire #DublinFireBrigade pic.twitter.com/IMaTEhQoVq
— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) July 24, 2019

Dublin Fire Brigade / Twitter

The apartment block is located near the entrance of the Ilac shopping centre and there has been no reported injuries at this stage.

Five fire brigades as well as two specialist appliances from Dublin Fire Brigade attended the scene.

6061 Fires Leah Farrell Image from the scene. Leah Farrell

A garda spokesperson confirmed they were investigating the cause and gardaí are currently at the scene directing traffic.

Dublin City Council Traffic confirmed road closures from Parnell Square West to Dominick Street as a result.

Parnell St: Road closed between Parnell Square West and Dominick Street due to an incident. Please follow diversions or use alternative route.
— Traffic Management Centre (@DCCTraffic) July 24, 2019

Traffic Management Centre / Twitter

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