Firefighters battle major blaze at agricultural shed

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Firefighters spent almost nine hours battling a major blaze in the Glens of Antrim yesterday.

NIFRS were alerted to the fire on the Glen Road, Glenariff, at just after midday.

A spokesperson stated: “Firefighters were called to an agricultural shed on fire.

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“Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used three jets to extinguish the fire.”

The blaze near Glenariff. Image: MCAULEY MULTIMEDIAThe blaze near Glenariff. Image: MCAULEY MULTIMEDIA
The blaze near Glenariff. Image: MCAULEY MULTIMEDIA

Five fire appliances attended the scene, one from Cushendall, one from Carnlough, two from Ballymena and one from Larne.

The incident was dealt with by 9pm, with the cause of the fire believed to be accidental ignition.

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