LIVE: Several people - and a child - rescued from Tipperary apartment fire
Sixteen adults and a child were evacuated after a blaze broke out as emergency services rushed to the scene in Clonmel
Several people - including a child - were rescued from an apartment building in Clonmel on Thursday night, according to reports.
A fire broke out on the first floor of the Manor House apartments on Bridge Street in the town centre at around 8.15pm.
Councillor Richie Molloy told The Journal that a "major disaster was averted" thanks to the rapid response.
Emergency services rushed to the scene with Fire & Rescue crews from Clonmel and Cahir, the National Ambulance Service and gardaí responding to the incident.
Sixteen adults and a child were rescued from the apartments and brought to safety by the emergency services, according to reports.
Cllr Molly added: "Many people rescued from an apartment block in town. Most were treated at the scene by the National Ambulance Service."
Gardaí have begun an investigation into the cause of the fire.
In a statement, gardaí said: "Gardaí assisted emergency services at the scene of a fire at a residential building on Bridge Street in Clonmel, county Tipperary that occurred on Thursday evening, November 27, 2025.
"The fire was extinguished by local fire services.
"No injuries were reported. A number of people were treated for smoke inhalation.
"The scene is preserved for technical examination. Enquiries are ongoing."