09/06/2008
Blaze Breaks Out At Former Brewery
Firefighters are tackling a blaze at the site of a former brewery in west Belfast.
More than 60 firefighters and eight fire engines are reportedly at the scene of the fire, at the former Bass Ireland building on the Glen Road.
A specialist aerial appliance, the Operational Support Unit and the Command Support Unit from Lisburn, are also understood to be at the scene.
The fire was reported on Monday morning. The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service said that the fire was believed to have started accidentally.
There are no reports of any injuries.
Two nearby schools - St Mary's Christian Brothers grammar school and La Salle - have reportedly been evacuated due to the large levels of smoke coming from the fire.
Local residents have also been advised to keep their doors and windows closed.
(KMcA/NS)
More than 60 firefighters and eight fire engines are reportedly at the scene of the fire, at the former Bass Ireland building on the Glen Road.
A specialist aerial appliance, the Operational Support Unit and the Command Support Unit from Lisburn, are also understood to be at the scene.
The fire was reported on Monday morning. The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service said that the fire was believed to have started accidentally.
There are no reports of any injuries.
Two nearby schools - St Mary's Christian Brothers grammar school and La Salle - have reportedly been evacuated due to the large levels of smoke coming from the fire.
Local residents have also been advised to keep their doors and windows closed.
(KMcA/NS)
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