Ennis Office Block Evacuated Following Reports Of Fire

An office block was evacuated in Ennis this morning after the building’s automatic smoke alarm was activated.

Three units of Clare County Fire and Rescue Service were dispatched to the premises on Station Road shortly before noon, along with Gardaí.

It’s understood that only the top floor of the three floor premises is occupied, while staff from an adjacent building also left their offices as a precaution.

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An initial inspection of the building found no trace of fire, however following further investigation, a small fire was detected in the roof area, and was brought under control.