An apartment building in Portarlington was destroyed following a fire that broke out in the early hours of Thursday morning, February 20. The blaze, which was attended by over 40 firefighters, happened at a three storey building in Kilnacourt called The Oaks. READ MORE BELOW PHOTO
Two people were taken by ambulance to Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Emergency support measures were put in place for residents by Laois County Council with the assistance of Portarlington GAA Club.
"Laois County Council is liaising on-site with An Garda Siochana, Civil Defence, Social Welfare Services and the relevant Apartment Block Management Company with a view to providing assistance in identifying appropriate alternative accommodation," said a spokesperson for the Council.
Photographer Michael Scully was at the scene earlier and captured the aftermath.
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