Investigation underway as series of fires set in retail premises in Cork

It’s understood that gardaí are now searching for those responsible for the fires

Gardaí on Academy street in Cork following a fire in a retail premises. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

An investigation is under way after a series of fires at separate retail premises in Cork city centre on Sunday.

The fires are understood to have started in quick sucession at locations in the city from around 5.30pm.