HOMES EVACUATED AS FIRE RAGES IN KINVARA

Date Published: 28-Mar-2009

Homes in Kinvara have been evacuated this lunchtime as a fire rages in the village.

Fire fighters from Gort, Loughrea and Galway city, aswell as Gardaí are at the scene of the blaze at St. George’s house, a derelict building.

It’s understood the fire is threatening 3 nearby buildings and all occupants have been evacuated.

Nobody has been injured in the blaze and fire crews are working to bring it under control.

Motorists are advised that roads into Kinvara, along by Dungoora castle are closed until the fire has been brought under control.