Fire breaks out at National Gallery in Dublin

A fire has broken out at The National Gallery in Dublin.

Teams from Dublin Fire Brigade managed to contain the blaze to a server room in the basement.

The building on Merrion Square was evacuated while officers used fans to get rid of the smoke.

There was no damage to the main gallery or any of its priceless paintings.

The fire engines from Tara Street and Donnybrook stations attended the scene.

3 fire engines from Tara St & Donnybrook stations are attending a fire on Merrion Sq West. Breathing apparatus in use #Dublin #fire 📷 @DarraghBerry pic.twitter.com/sR4xJzVFb8

— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) January 23, 2019