01/04/2026
Over 100 Firefighters Tackle Major Commercial Blaze in Omagh
The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is currently dealing with a significant fire at a commercial premises on Bankmore Road in Omagh. Emergency services were first alerted to the incident at the Doogary West Industrial Estate at 7.19am this morning.
A massive regional response has been deployed to the scene, consisting of 15 fire appliances and more than 100 firefighters. Specialist equipment, including two water tankers, an aerial appliance, a high-volume pump, and a command support unit, is being utilised to bring the blaze under control.
One casualty was treated by firefighters at the site before being handed over to the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service. The individual was subsequently transported to hospital via the Northern Ireland Air Ambulance.
NIFRS Western Area Commander David Doherty stated: "The incident is ongoing. Members of the public are asked to avoid the area to support ongoing firefighting operations."
As a result of the emergency, Bankmore Road has been closed at both the A5 and Crevenagh Road junctions. Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes while the operation continues.
A massive regional response has been deployed to the scene, consisting of 15 fire appliances and more than 100 firefighters. Specialist equipment, including two water tankers, an aerial appliance, a high-volume pump, and a command support unit, is being utilised to bring the blaze under control.
NIFRS Western Area Commander David Doherty stated: "The incident is ongoing. Members of the public are asked to avoid the area to support ongoing firefighting operations."
As a result of the emergency, Bankmore Road has been closed at both the A5 and Crevenagh Road junctions. Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes while the operation continues.
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