07/11/2007

Ennis Blaze Alert

Fire brigade units from four stations in Co Clare are dealing with a major blaze in Ennis town this morning.

The fire was reported at 6am at a commercial premises on Station Road in the town.

It is not thought that there is anybody in the building.

Up to eight units of the Clare County Fire and Rescue Service from Ennis, Shannon, Scarriff and Ennistymon are now fighting the blaze while local traffic diversions are also in place.

(BMcC)

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