Three fire fighters have suffered burn injuries while tackling a blaze in County Cork.

They were injured while dealing with the fire at a hay shed in Tarelton near Macroom in the early hours of this morning.

It is understood they were caught in an explosion, and suffered facial burns as well as burn injuries to their hands.

Gardai, who were at the scene, rushed them to Cork University Hospital where one of the fire fighters is said to be a serious condition.