24/10/2016
Major Fire At Industrial Unit In Co Armagh
Emergency services are at the scene of a major fire at an industrial unit in Portadown, Co Armagh.
The blaze happened on the Drunnacany Road on Monday, 24 October.
The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service are at the scene and residents in the area have been advised to keep their windows and doors shut.
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The blaze happened on the Drunnacany Road on Monday, 24 October.
The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service are at the scene and residents in the area have been advised to keep their windows and doors shut.
(CD)
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