Fire crews are searching for one person reported to have been in the house at the time of the incident.

Sinn Féin TD Claire Kerrane was one of a number of local politicians who attended a public meeting last week which discussed the lack of childcare in the town.

The statement follows an application from a third party company, Meadow Connect Ltd, who sought confirmation as to whether the building would hold a planning exemption for the housing of International Protection Applicants.

An application submitted by Meadow Connect Ltd proposed the temporary use of 25 Main Street in the town to accommodate displaced persons or international protection applicants.

It's due to the Tulsk to Boyle road being closed until late August because of the upgrade of the N5.

It follows a meeting between Forestry Minister Michael Healy-Rae and a delegation from the county this week.

Temperatures are expected to reach as high as 27 or 28 degrees in places over the next few days.

The National Lottery has confirmed the ticket was bought in a shop and not online.