A blaze ripped through a restaurant in Dublin city centre this evening.
The Eddie Rockets restaurant on Dame Street has been destroyed following the fire. A total of five fire engines from Dublin Fire Brigade attended the scene.
Traffic restrictions are currently in place as the crew work to make the scene safe. A DFB spokesperson said: "Firefighters have been called to a fire in a restaurant on Dame Street this evening. Five fire engines attended the incident and traffic restrictions are in place."
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The road is blocked inbound and traffic is being directed by gardai. Motorists have been asked to take an alternative route as there is no access to Lord Edward St/Dame St Inbound from Christchurch/Winetavern St junction.
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