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Firefighters Battle Major Blaze at Bangor’s Balloo Industrial Estate

Police urge people to avoid Balloo Way, with residents told to keep windows closed due to smoke.

Overview

  • Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service is tackling the ongoing fire with crews drawn from Bangor, Newtownards, Knock, Holywood and Lisburn.
  • Seven appliances are in attendance, including two from Bangor and two from Lisburn, with aerial units directing water onto the fire.
  • The incident is understood to involve a local car dealership within the industrial estate, according to local reporting.
  • PSNI has established a cordon at the scene and is directing motorists to stay away from the area.
  • The cause is unconfirmed as sources at the scene suggested a possible boiler explosion that remains under investigation.