Part of the road at the Point of Ayre has been closed after a cylinder went on fire.
A cordon has been put in place at the Point of Ayre quarry.
Cranstal Road, Bride is closed from a point about 200 metres up to the entrance to the Sand Quarry.
The closure will be in force for some time, possibly up to 24 hours.
Ramsey fire crews are at the scene.
Sailings rescheduled due to tidal conditions
Crossings today, over the weekend and on Monday affected
Fourth round of bus strikes gets underway
Drivers stage walkout as DOI says 'constructive discussions' held
Haulage contractor calls for road improvements after truck accident
Driver injured after his vehicles falls foul of a verge on Tosaby Road
'Magical moment' as Manx language to light up the sky over Douglas
Drone display in the Island's capital this evening
Food wholesaler to close after 55 years
KC Foods has been in business on the Island since 1971