WATCH: Major fire engulfs former supermarket in centre of Midlands town

A major fire is being brought under control in a former supermarket building in the centre of Tullamore.

The fire broke out around 7pm tonight and several tenders from the fire service were brought in to bring it under control.

A major operation by Gardai has sealed off all the streets leading up the former Quinnsworth/ Tesco supermarket located in a square at the back of William St. - TAP LINK TO VIEW NEXT STORY

WATCH: Plumes of black smoke hang over Tullamore as fire raged at derelict former supermarket

Black fumes of smoke were seen around the centre of Tullamore.

It is understood that asbestos is burning in the building and fumes can be smelt in adjoining streets

WATCH: Firefighters arrive at the scene as flames burst from derelict supermarket in Tullamore

WATCH: Firefighters continue to battle fire at former supermarket in centre of Tullamore as darkness falls