An apartment block in Galway was evacuated tonight after a fire broke out in an adjoining building.
Residents of the Cúirt na hAbhiann apartments in the Liosban Industrial Estate were told to leave their properties shortly before 9pm.
Units from Athenry, Tuam, Galway city and Loughrea attended the fire in an adjoining commercial premises.
A section of road was cordoned off and residents waited outside the building.
The fire was and brought it under control and extinguished.
Residents were able to return to their apartments.
There were no reports of any injuries.
The cause of the blaze has yet to be established.
