An investigation is underway after a fire broke out at an army camp being used to house asylum seekers in Wicklow.

The fire broke out in the canteen of the accommodation centre in Kilbride Military Camp.

Emergency services were called to the accommodation centre at around 7.30pm on Monday and the fire was brought under control.

All of the International Protection Applicants, Defence Forces personnel and staff are safe and uninjured.

A technical investigation is underway.

The results of the technical investigation will guide Gardaí in their investigation into the fire.

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