Sligo residents evacuated after asbestos fire in Larkhill area

Updated 1 hour ago

Residents in the Larkhill area of ​​Sligo City are urged to keep their windows and doors closed due to an asbestos fire.

Emergency services were called to the fire in a small domestic garage shortly before 5 a.m. this morning.

The Sligo County Council said a small number of homes were evacuated as a “precautionary measure.”

Homes within a 150 meter radius of the fire have been asked to keep their doors and windows closed.

“The fire has been contained and the asbestos material has been muffled,” said a council spokesman.

Firefighters and gardaí attend the scene. Gardaí said no injuries have been reported at this time. The Health and Safety Authority will conduct an on-site inspection.

Larkhill Road is closed in both directions and detours have been established. People were previously urged to be especially careful in the area as smoke may have affected visibility.