WATCH: Serious fire has gutted two houses in Laois town
Published 5th Jul 2025, 19:26 GMT
Updated 7th Jul 2025, 13:01 GMT
At least two houses in Portlaoise estate have been badly damaged
A terrifying fire has ripped through two houses in a Portlaoise estate, destroying their roofs and partially damaging a third adjoining house.
The fire took place on Friday evening, July 4 in the Monks Bridge section of Maryborough Village, off the Mountrath Road.
A video and photograph shared to social media by members of the public, show the frightening fire at the height of the blaze, and fire crews working to extinguish it.
Laois County Fire and Rescue crew attended the fire to prevent it from spreading.
The aftermath of the fire in Maryborough Village estate, Portlaoise, pictured on July 5. Photo: Leinster Express
Three houses are now cordoned off.
Laois County Fire & Rescue has been asked to give an update on the incident.