Four units of the fire brigade battle fire at city centre restaurant

Pic: Courtesy of Amanda Foley

Gardaí have blocked access to Camden Quay and Christy Ring Bridge. 

Four units of the fire brigade are currently battling a fire at the Steakhouse restaurant in Camden Quay.

The alarm was raised shortly after 5.15 this morning and gardaí have blocked access to Camden Quay and Christy Ring Bridge. 

Ambulance personnel were also called to the scene however gardaí say at present there are no injuries to report however they have advised that it's an ongoing operation.

UPDATE at 8.10am: Two out of four units of the fire brigade which responded to the fire remain at the scene. Gardaí have restricted access to one lane on Camden Quay and have reopened Christy Ring Bridge. Nearby residents in apartments were evacuated however gardaí say there are no injuries to report.

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