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Fire breaks out at Naval Service base in Cork

The fire broke out at the naval base, which is based in Haulbowline Co Cork
The fire broke out at the naval base, which is based in Haulbowline Co Cork

A fire which broke out at the Naval Service base in Haulbowline, Co Cork has been extinguished. 

The blaze was on the upper floor of a disused operations building and there were no casualties.

A spokesperson for the Naval Service said no lives were at risk during the blaze and and the surrounding area was evacuated as a precaution.

Two units of Carrigaline Fire Service attended at the scene and were assisted by a further three units from Midleton, Crosshaven and Cork, while Naval Service fire crews also tended the fire.