The old fort hotel in Greencastle, County Donegal, has been extensively damaged in a fire.
Fire units from Moville and Carndonagh attended the scene of the blaze at around 10 o clock last night.
The blaze was brought under control at around 5 o clock this morning.
The Fort Hotel in Greencastle has been vacant for a number of years, but there are a number of apartments and holidays homes in the vicinity.
Local Cllr Martin Farren says without the quick response of the fire service, we could be talking about a tragedy today:
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