Ireland: Fire at Ringaskiddy Deepwater Berth near Cork Jan. 9

Event

Authorities are responding to a large fire at the Ringaskiddy Deepwater Berth near Cork, in Cork County, Jan. 9. The fire is reportedly impacting a grain storage area. Officials have advised residents to remain indoors and to keep windows and doors closed due to excessive smoke in the area.

Heightened security, as well as localized business and transport disruptions, are likely in the coming hours.

Advice

Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear. Allow additional time to reach destinations near the scene of the incident through at least the end of Jan. 9. Consider remaining indoors if smoke is heavy, especially if you suffer from a respiratory illness such as asthma, or conditions that lead to increased risk from smoke exposure. Eye irritation is possible; flush irritated eyes with copious amounts of clean water.