Four businesses have been gutted by fire following an incident in the Baylough area of Athlone last night.
Emergency services rushed to the scene after a fire was reported at the rear of one of the buildings near a filling station around 8pm.
A pub, off licence, bookmakers and fast food outlet were evacuated safely and its not believed anyone has been injured.
Advertisement
The scene is being preserved for a technical examination but its not thought the fire is being treated as suspicious at this stage.
