Updated: 8am
Emergency services battled through the night after a major industrial fire in Donegal town.
Multiple fire units rushed to the blaze at a number of warehouses at the Cherrymore Kitchens facility in the Lurganboy area.
The fire was first noticed at the rear of the premises at around 11pm.
Fire services battled through the night to prevent the inferno from spreading to other buildings.
A strict cordon was in place on the Ballyshannon road overnight.
Access to Donegal town via the R267 from Tullyearl roundabout was blocked. As of 8.10am, the road has reopened.
The fire continues to smoulder this Friday morning.
Shock has been expressed across the local business community.
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Ballybofey and Stranorlar Chamber of Commerce said its thoughts were with Cherrymore Kitchens & Bedrooms owners Martin and Harry McLaughlin.
“This is especially devastating as this year marks their 30th anniversary in business, having given employment to many families,” the Chamber said.
They described Cherrymore as “one of the most advanced and modern factories in the whole of Ireland and beyond.”
The spokerperson added: “From knowing these fellas personally and, what this family have endured in the last 48yrs alone- we as a chamber will do our utmost to help in any way we can.”