Carrigaline fire damages homes as councillor condemns onlookers filming blaze for social media

Firefighters battled strong winds to contain the blaze, while concerns grow over spectators arriving to take photos and videos

At least two homes were damaged by the fire, which broke out shortly after 12.30pm on Sunday at the Hillview estate in the Upper Kilmoney area. No injuries were reported. File picture

A large fire that damaged homes in Carrigaline has sparked concerns about people arriving to take videos and photographs of the blaze.

The incident drew fire units from Carrigaline, Crosshaven, and Midleton, as well as the Cork City Fire Service, in what was described as a “difficult response situation.”