A blaze that broke out at a disused cinema in Dublin is now said to have been brought under control.

Firefighters were called to the building on the South Circular Road at around 6pm this evening.

Five fire trucks were involved in the attempt to bring the flames under control, with efforts hampered by heavy winds spreading smoke.

Dublin Fire Brigade says the blaze is now under control.

SCR: The old cinema fire is reported as being under control, units still remain on scene, we received the 1st of numerous 999 calls at 1801

— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) January 10, 2015

The 1600-seat cinema at Rialto opened in November 1936 but closed in the early 70s.

Originally posted at 19.58