A major fire has destroyed much of the Tycor Business Centre in Waterford, Ireland. Authorities are now assessing the cost and dealing with the presence of potentially deadly asbestos in the damaged structure.

Asbestos-containing material has been discovered in the debris following a fire that engulfed the old Jute Factory at the Tycor business centre in Co Waterford last week.

The cause of a significant fire that occurred at the Tycor Business Centre in Waterford city is still under investigation, according to the company that owns the premises.