BREAKING: Gardaí at the scene of a fire which has caused extensive damage

Gardaí are at the scene of a fire which broke out at a hayshed in the townland of Rathnamuddagh, Dysart, County Westmeath, earlier today.

Four fire units from Kilbeggan Fire Service were in attendance, and one remains at the scene.

We cannot yet confirm if anyone has been injured.

When contacted for a comment, a spokesperson for the An Gardaí Síochana said:

"The investigation is in its infancy, so we cannot comment on the circumstances at this moment."