Fleet of firefighters tackle massive blaze at abandoned Odeon cinema

As the operation enters its evening phase, here is a summary of the situation at the former Odeon:

The Incident: A significant fire broke out at the abandoned Odeon cinema in St George’s Place shortly after 2pm on Saturday.

The Scale: At the height of the incident, 15 fire engines, two height vehicles, and the Volunteer Response Team were on-site.

Public Safety: Authorities are maintaining a strict warning for locals to keep windows and doors closed. Smoke continues to be an issue despite the fire being brought under control.

Travel: St George’s Place and portions of the city’s ring road remain heavily congested or closed. Drivers are urged to avoid the area.

Casualties: There are currently no reported injuries.