A fire in Carlow Town has broken out causing low visibility in the area.
The incident is ongoing on the O'Brien road.
Smoke is bellowing from Oglesby and Butler who manufacture, export, and sell gas powered hand tools.
It's understood that the roof has caved in and staff have been evacuated.
Loud banging noises can be heard from the scene and road users are being advised to avoid the area.
Significant fire at Oglesby & Butler in #Carlow town. People urged to avoid the O’Brien Road. More to follow @beat102103 pic.twitter.com/uBmhlXQ3Gq
— Dean Egan (@deanpatrickegan) June 16, 2022
Authorities have been notified and 6 units from the Fire Service are on the scene, currently tackling the blaze.
Carlow Fire & Rescue Service are dealing with a 'Six pump fire' at an industrial premises in Carlow Town. Two fire units each from Carlow (CW11), Bagenalstown (CW12) & Tullow (CW13) fire stations are at the scene. 6 main appliances, 2 Water Tankers and an Hydraulic Platform IA. pic.twitter.com/fYKfMwjgb1
— Emergency Times (@emergencytimes) June 16, 2022
The O'Brien road is fully closed and diversion are in place.
Fire in #Carlow @rtenews @VirginMediaNews pic.twitter.com/cuK3q4sNRE
— Jaysus 🤦♂️ (@Jaaay_sus) June 16, 2022
No injures have yet been reported and situation is ongoing.
Residents and businesses in the area are being urged to keep their windows and doors closed.
Sadly there is a large plume of smoke over Carlow Town this afternoon as a local factory has been engulfed by fire. pic.twitter.com/3rkIlvqUjF
— Carlow Weather (@CarlowWeather) June 16, 2022
County Council are warning of low water pressure in the area due to supply being diverted for the Carlow Fire Service.
Residents and businesses in Carlow town are being urged to keep their windows and doors closed this afternoon as high levels of smoke lingers.
