01/12/2017

Firefighters Tackle Blaze At Carnbrae Industrial Estate

Around 40 firefighters are tackling a blaze at an industrial estate on the outskirts of Newry.

The fire is at one unit in the Carnbrae Industrial Estate.

Four fire engines are at the scene as well as two aerial appliances.

A spokesperson for the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service said: "The incident is likely to continue for most of today. The cause of the fire is under investigation."

(CD/LM)

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