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03/07/2017
Investigation Launched Into Belfast Crystal Factory Fire
An investigation has been launched after a fire destroyed a factory in west Belfast.
Emergency services were alerted at around 6pm to reports of a major blaze at the Belfast Crystal factory in the Kennedy Way industrial estate on Saturday, 01 July.
More than 40 firefighters attended the blaze, along with seven fire appliances, one high reach aerial appliance and a specialist command support unit.
It is understood police are treating the blaze as suspicious.
Anyone with any information is asked to contract Police on 101, or via the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
(LM)
Emergency services were alerted at around 6pm to reports of a major blaze at the Belfast Crystal factory in the Kennedy Way industrial estate on Saturday, 01 July.
More than 40 firefighters attended the blaze, along with seven fire appliances, one high reach aerial appliance and a specialist command support unit.
It is understood police are treating the blaze as suspicious.
Anyone with any information is asked to contract Police on 101, or via the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
(LM)
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