28/08/2007
Belfast Laundry Gutted By Fire
A fire has almost completely destroyed an industrial laundry in south Belfast on Monday night.
A blaze at Standard Laundry on Donegall Avenue was put out at around 9.30pm on Monday night, however, the fire and rescue service was called back shortly before 1.00am on Tuesday morning following reports that the laundry was on fire again.
People living close to the blaze were advised to remain indoors while a cordon was put in place although ten families had to leave their homes for a short time.
Graham Lowry, of the fire and rescue service said that damage to the business was quite extensive and that they had successfully managed to save the adjoining property.
(SB/SP)
A blaze at Standard Laundry on Donegall Avenue was put out at around 9.30pm on Monday night, however, the fire and rescue service was called back shortly before 1.00am on Tuesday morning following reports that the laundry was on fire again.
People living close to the blaze were advised to remain indoors while a cordon was put in place although ten families had to leave their homes for a short time.
Graham Lowry, of the fire and rescue service said that damage to the business was quite extensive and that they had successfully managed to save the adjoining property.
(SB/SP)
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