Cork City Fire Brigade tackle house blaze in Lover's Walk

Crews from Ballyvolane and Anglesea St are attending the scene near the Middle Glanmire Rd in Tivoli

Cork City Fire Brigade urged people to avoid the area and keep windows closed, as there is 'significant smoke from the incident'. Stock picture

Fire crews from Ballyvolane and Anglesea St are attending a house fire on Lovers Walk, in Cork City.

The fire brigade has urged people to avoid the area and keep windows closed, as there is "significant smoke from the incident".

The affected house appears to be a derelict property off the narrow laneway near the Middle Glanmire Rd, Tivoli.

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