Two schools and multiple businesses have been evacuated in Claregalway today following a fire a fire at Claregalway Business Park.
It is understood that a fire occurred at the Xerotech battery production facility in Claregalway Corporate Business Park on Wednesday.
Emergency Services responded to the fire yesterday but evacuations are being carried out today as it is understood that a risk remains from industrial byproducts.
Both Claregalway Educate Together National School and Coláiste Baile Chláir have been evacuated today, along with all businesses in the Corporate Business Park.
Students from the Educate Together school have been taken to the church in Claregalway, and Coláiste Baile Chláir pupils are being brought to Claregalway GAA Club at Knockdoemore.
The county council has advised parents to collect their children from those locations, as access in the area of the schools is restricted.
Emergency services remain at the scene and further information may be issues.
