Substantial fire overnight at Athlone waste facility
A substantial fire broke out overnight at the Barna Recycling facility in Cartrontroy, Athlone.
Units of both Athlone and Ferbane Fire Service were at the scene for a number of hours this morning.
The fire broke out in one of the waste bays in the main facility. Fire Service personnel attended the scene sometime after 4am and remain in attendance currently. However, the fire is now under control.
A staff member of Barna Recycling assisted in the operation during the fire which sent large plumes of smoke across the early morning sky in Athlone.