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NIFRS at scene of Newry blaze. Pic credit: Watchroom NI,
A fire at a derelict building in Newry city centre has now been extinguished.
At least four appliances were dispatched to the scene at Merchants Quay in the city this evening.
NIFRS at scene of Newry blaze. Pic credit: Watchroom NI,
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The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) was called to the derelict building at 5.42pm.
“NIFRS received a call reporting a derelict building on fire at Merchant Quay, Newry,” said a NIFRS spokesperson.
“Four pumping appliances from Newry and Warrenpoint, along with an aerial appliance from Portadown, attended the incident. The fire has now been extinguished.”
Police said earlier that the Corn Market and Merchants Quay area was closed “due to a building on fire”.
“The public are advised to avoid the area while emergency services attend,” a spokesperson said.