15/01/2002
Firefighters withdraw after explosions in Coalisland blaze
Firefighters were temporarily forced to withdraw from a fire in Coalisland this morning after a series of explosions were heard from inside the building.
Three explosions were reported by firefighters attending the blaze at Bush Road, which was reported at around 10am this morning.
Three large steel containers of diesel were found on fire and three more containers were found on the premises.
Customs officers have estimated that 25,000 litres of oil were burned off in the fire. They also claimed that they were concerned at the manner in which the fuel was stored. (KMcA)
Three explosions were reported by firefighters attending the blaze at Bush Road, which was reported at around 10am this morning.
Three large steel containers of diesel were found on fire and three more containers were found on the premises.
Customs officers have estimated that 25,000 litres of oil were burned off in the fire. They also claimed that they were concerned at the manner in which the fuel was stored. (KMcA)
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