26/03/2013

Ballina Cash And Carry Blaze Still Going

Firefighters in Ballina, Co Mayo, are still tackling a blaze at a cash and carry outlet in the town.

It is understood that extensive damager has already been caused and that roads were closed as a result of heavy smoke in the area.

Residents in the town have been urged to keep their doors and windows closed until smoke from the blaze clears fully.

The fire at Tuffy's Cash and Carry at Bohernasup, near the town centre, broke out around midnight.

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