Up to ten fire tenders and 50 firefighters at scene of industrial fire in Convoy

Up to ten fire tenders are reported to be assisting in controlling the huge industrial fire at the JML industrial plant at Rooskey in Convoy.

A source told the Democrat that up to 50 fire fighters, using breathing apparatus, have been at the scene as have other emergency personnel, among them members of An Garda Siochana who are manning diversions on various roads in and around the Convoy area.

The scene this afternoon Picture Joe Boland

Images from earlier today Pictures: Joe Boland

Meanwhile local farmers have also been chipping in, bringing water via tanker to the scene to ensure sufficient water supplies for the tenders and the Water Tanker.

A source told the Democrat a short time ago that the fire was "under control" at the moment, but with plastics among the items on fire at the JML plant, the battle to keep the blaze under control is ongoing.