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Carlow
One woman brought to hospital following fire at factory in Carlow
The fire has been brought under control.
LAST UPDATE | 16 Jun 2022
FIRE SERVICES HAVE brought a significant fire at a factory in Carlow town under control.
Multiple appliances are at the scene at the Oglesbury and Butler factory on the O’Brien Road in the town.
It is understood one woman has been hospitalised as a precaution for burn injuries. There were no other serious injuries reported.
Locals were urged to keep their windows closed as firefighters deal with the flames.
The O’Brien Road had been closed in the town but has since reopened.
Social media posts show large plumes of smoke filling the air as emergency services tend to the fire.
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
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