Fire at Co Mayo site set for major social housing development

A fire has caused extensive damage at a derelict building in Ballina, Co Mayo, on Monday night.

The incident occurred on Kevin Barry Street at the property opposite the bus station, with the fire breaking out shortly after 9 pm.

Emergency services were alerted after the alarm was raised and the blaze was brought under control.

The Western People reports Councillors had last week granted Part 8 planning permission for 31 social housing units at this site.

The street remains closed off to traffic this morning, and diversions are in place.

Gardaí have said no injuries have been reported at this time.