Dublin Fire Service are tonight battling hotel fire

Dublin Fire Services are now battling a fire at a hotel.

Road closures remain in place at Santry Cross, Ballymun where units of Dublin Fire Brigade are continuing to battle a fire. Diversions are expected to remain in place at the scene overnight and tomorrow.

The building in question is the Metro Hotel complex at Santry Cross. Authorities first became aware of the blaze shortly after 8pm tonight.