‘Risk of asbestos’: Warning issued following Arklow warehouse fire

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Children at local secondary schools in the Arklow area have been advised to stay indoors following a large fire at a warehouse this morning.

Gardaí advised the schools to keep windows closed.

Emergency services including over a dozen firefighters and ambulance workers arrived on the scene.

The warehouse which is located in the Arklow docks is suspected to contain asbestos.

It is understood there was nobody in the building at the time and no injuries have been reported.

Gardaí have cordoned off the area.

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