Man dies and others injured in Mayo fire outbreak

A man has died in a fire in Ballina.

The incident occurred this morning at a premises on Tolan Street in the town.

The alarm was raised around 7.30 a.m.

A number of other people have been injured in the outbreak.

They have been rushed from scene to Mayo University Hospital, in Castlebar.

The extent of their injuries are not known.

Tolan Street, where the fire occurred, has been cordoned off.

Fire brigade units remain at the scene.