Watch firefighters tackle dramatic Dublin city centre blaze

Firefighters were called after a taxi caught fire in Dublin city centre today.

A unit of the Dublin Fire Brigade arrived at Parnell Street at around 2.30pm and began containing the fire.

Parnell St right now #Dublin pic.twitter.com/aW99aCE837

— FM104 (@FM104) March 25, 2016

The incident, which happened near the Capel Street end of Parnell Street, is not thought to have resulted in any injuries.

Fire Brigade on the scene. #Dublin pic.twitter.com/I9ED7AaeIr

— FM104 (@FM104) March 25, 2016

The fire has since been brought under control, and traffic restrictions have begun to ease.

DUBLIN: Parnell St inbound has reopened following a car fire. Access has been restored to and from Capel St. https://t.co/tL7fChXK3h

— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) March 25, 2016