12/03/2015

Fire Fighters Continue To Tackle Blaze In L'Derry

Many residents have been evacuated from their homes in L'Derry after a major fire broke out at a restaurant on Wednesday afternoon.

The Fire Service are continuing to tackle the blaze at the Mandarin Palace on Queen's Quay.

Around 12 firefighters remain at the scene with three appliances.

No casualties have been reported.

The road remains closed.

(CD)

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