Five units of Wexford Fire Service were called to South Main Street, Wexford, after smoke was noticed bellowing from buildings close to a car park near The Foggy Dew Bar and Guesthouse.
The blaze was noticed around 9 am and residents were evacuated from the area. No injuries are reported.
The street will remain closed for some time and the public is asked to avoid the area.
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