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13/08/2015
North Belfast Fire Started 'Deliberately'
A fire at an old factory site in north Belfast was started deliberately, according to the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS).
Residents had to ensure their windows and doors were closed as firefighters were putting out the blaze in the Oldpark Road area on Wednesday.
Four appliances were needed to tackle the fire and the roof of the property was left badly damaged.
The fire has been extinguished and the police have launched an investigation.
(CD)
Residents had to ensure their windows and doors were closed as firefighters were putting out the blaze in the Oldpark Road area on Wednesday.
Four appliances were needed to tackle the fire and the roof of the property was left badly damaged.
The fire has been extinguished and the police have launched an investigation.
(CD)
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