09/06/2016

Fire At Lissue House In Lisburn

Firefighters from the Northern Area Command are tackling a blaze at Lissue House in Lisburn, the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIF&S) has reported.

The incident at the former children's psychiatric hospital is ongoing and four appliances are attending.

There are have been no reports of any injuries.

People have been advised to avoid the area if possible.

No further details have been released.

(MH)

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