Emergency plan activated at Cork port due to major fire
FIREFIGHTERS have successfully brought under control a major blaze at a grain storage depot which forced the Port of Cork to trigger its emergency response plan. The blaze erupted at a large depot for the storage of animal grain in Ringaskiddy shortly after 8am today. Plumes of smoke were visible over the deepwater port and up to 5km inland. Flames were also visible above the large silo involved. In response to the blaze, parts of the port have been evacuated as a precautionary measure. Port of Cork confirmed to Independent.ie the blaze is now under control. "We can confirm that a fire which ...