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The scene of last night's fire at Ballast Quay in Co Sligo. Sean Carleton

Investigation continues into whether Sligo fire site contained asbestos

Residents were urged to close their windows following last night’s fire at a commercial unit on Ballast Quay.

INVESTIGATIONS ARE CONTINUING into whether the roof of a commercial unit which caught fire in Sligo yesterday contained asbestos.

The commercial unit was located on Ballast Quay. A spokesperson from Sligo Fire Brigade told TheJournal.ie that local residents were urged to close their windows as a precautionary measure, following suspicions that its roof contained the harmful material.

Inhalation of asbestos can cause serious health problems including cancer.

Following the 6.30pm call-out, the scene was attended by three units of the fire brigade, in addition to a hydraulic platform and water tanker.

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