Cork car dealership offers those affected by shopping centre fire the free 'use of a car’
A massive recovery operation is taking place following the weekend’s fire at Douglas Village Shopping Center’s multi-storey car park.
Up to 60 vehicles were damaged in the blaze, most on level one of the structure whilst 45 vehicles, close to the seat of the fire, have been completely burned out.
Footages shows the extent of the damage to cars, the structure of the building and the conditions and heat f/f’s were faced with when they entered the building
— Cork City Fire Brigade (@CorkCityFire) September 1, 2019
On scene we had
7 Pumping Appliances
3 Platforms
2 Control Units
1 WaterTanker
Over 40 f/f from City & @corkcountyfire pic.twitter.com/u0l3N5JWcA
A major logistics operation is being planned to remove all the cars. It's expected that cranes will have to be used.
To relieve some stress, Keary’s car dealership located in Cork City are offering the free ‘use of a car’ to those affected.
“Due to the unfortunate incident at Douglas Village Shopping Centre yesterday, Kearys Motor Group would like to offer the use of a car to those who have lost their vehicle in the fire with no pressure to buy,” they posted on their various social media platforms.
Hopefully, we can make things a little easier at this stressful time
Drivers can contact Kearys Renault, Hyundai, Nissan and Car store on the Kinsale Road to make an appointment.
To avail of the gesture, the dealership advises bringing your insurance details with you.
Management at Douglas Village Shopping Centre have also set up a dedicated phone line for the owners of some 200 cars which are still inside its fire-ravaged car park.
Contact 087 950 9800 for any concerns you may have.
