Fires in Cork's vacant buildings: 'Only matter of time before lives are lost'

Spate of blazes across city has prompted calls for owners of the properties to be billed for their rescue, as well as better security measures

A fireman battles the fire at the R+H Hall plant, Ringaskiddy, Cork Docks. Picture: Michael Mac Sweeney/Provision

Another fire in another long-time vacant building in Cork City has prompted fresh calls for a joint Garda-council approach to tackle vacancy and dereliction.

There are also warnings that it is only a matter of time before lives are lost.