Staff are all safe following the incident.
A fire at a neighbouring premises has led to the temporary closure of an Offaly Citizens Information Centre.
The incident occurred yesterday at the Courtyard Office Centre on Emmet Street in Birr.
No injuries were reported, and all staff and clients were safely evacuated.
The centre itself sustained minimal damage, but will remain closed for at least two weeks pending safety checks.
The nearest CICs are:
Edenderry CIC St Mary's Street,
Edenderry,
R45 PD79
Phone: 0818 07 6280
Open Monday to Friday: 10am to 2pm
Tullamore CIC Level One,
The Bridge Centre,
Tullamore,
R35Y6Y7
Phone: 0818 07 6290
Open for Drop-in Monday to Friday 9:30am to 1pm; and Monday & Tuesday 2pm to 4pm.
Reception is also open everyday until 4pm. The Citizens Information Phone CIPS is a nationwide service that can be reached on 0818 07 4000,
Monday to Friday, 9am to 8pm.
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