Fire guts apartment building in Longford town

Blaze broke out at about 1.30am near centre of Longford town

The blaze was brought under control by the Fire Service.
The blaze was brought under control by the Fire Service.

A fire has gutted an apartment building in Co Longford. The blaze at the Grafton Court apartments in Longford town broke out in the early hours of the morning.

Emergency services and gardaí responded to reports of the fire shortly before 1.30am. A number of businesses were damaged but nobody was injured in the blaze, which was brought under control within hours.

A large fire broke out in Crafton Court, Longford, early on Sunday morning. No injuries were reported but a number of businesses have been impacted by the blaze

The scene has been preserved for forensic and technical examinations.