Bosses of a shopping centre damaged in a massive fire at the weekend have provided an update on the situation on the ground.
Over 60 vehicles were damaged in a devastating blaze that spread through the car park of the Douglas Village Shopping Centre in Co Cork at around 7pm on Saturday.
Twelve units from the City and County Fire Service attended the scene with over 60 firefighters tackling the blaze into the night.
An investigation has been launched to find the exact cause of the fire, and to examine the fire control measures in the building.
A statement from the shopping centre tonight read: "The process of removing customer and staff cars will commence Wednesday Sept 4th.
"It will be a slow process with a possible completion time of 7 days.
"We will be in direct contact with all car owners.
"Due to the intense nature of the fire, the structural integrity of the affected area has been compromised and needs to be demolished for safety reasons as soon as possible.
"Our team of consultants have instructed us that access to the centre will not be safe until demolition is complete.
"We are proceeding with the demolition phase as fast as possible and hope to start the process next week.
"The ESB will be cutting power to the centre and all the shops.
"We do not yet know the full scope and hence duration of the demolition phase and we hope to have much firmer information as demolition progresses.
"Demolition must take place before we can estimate when the centre can reopen.
"We will keep you updated with any new information.
"Thank you for your continued support and patience."
