Emergency services are at the scene
A fire has broken out at McDonald's in Newbridge.
According to local reports, the fire originated in a car but then spread to the building.
The McDonald's building is engulfed with black smoke, according to locals.
Emergency services and the Fire Brigade are at the scene.
Gardaí have closed the road coming in from the Curragh side.
Kfm's Eoin Beatty is at the scene:
More to follow....
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