Buildings damaged in major Wexford blaze

Several buildings were extensively damaged in a fire on the main street of Bunclody, Co Wexford early today.

Several buildings were extensively damaged in a fire on the main street of Bunclody, Co Wexford early today.

The fire broke out in one of the premises at around 6 a.m. and spread quickly to the adjoining buildings.

Gardaí say the fire appears to have spread at the rear of five buildings, most of which were commercial premises.

No-one was injured in the incident, although it is believed gardaí evacuated a number of people from the premises.

Eight tenders were called to the scene from Bunclody, Enniscorthy and Wexford.

The Garda Technical Bureau are investigating the cause of the blaze.

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