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14/06/2012
Fire Crews Work Overnight To Contain Blaze At Recycling Plant
Firefighters have spent the night tackling a large blaze at a recycling plant in Co Meath.
The fire broke out at Panda Waste at around 11.30pm last night.
Despite employing some 250 of the company’s total work force of 440 no injuries have been reported.
It is understood there were no injuries at the plant, near Slane, which is home to around 250 of the company's 440 workers.
Extensive damage had already been caused to the premises but eight fire crews managed to contain the blaze to the buildings on the recycling site.
It is believed there are highly combustible materials kept at the site, including refuse-derived fuel.
Gardai have warned motorists this morning of poor visibility caused by smoke from the blaze.
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The fire broke out at Panda Waste at around 11.30pm last night.
Despite employing some 250 of the company’s total work force of 440 no injuries have been reported.
It is understood there were no injuries at the plant, near Slane, which is home to around 250 of the company's 440 workers.
Extensive damage had already been caused to the premises but eight fire crews managed to contain the blaze to the buildings on the recycling site.
It is believed there are highly combustible materials kept at the site, including refuse-derived fuel.
Gardai have warned motorists this morning of poor visibility caused by smoke from the blaze.
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