Eyewitnesses have described loud bangs and car alarm noises in the area.
A fire has broken out behind Sam's takeaway in Leixlip.
Kfm understands that a vehicle is on fire in an area behind the establishment on Main Street.
Eyewitnesses have described loud bangs and car alarm noises in the area.
Emergency services are at the scene and the road is currently closed from Aldi to the N4 in both directions.
Locals have been asked to avoid the area.
The fire is adjacent to St Mary's cemetery.

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