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24/10/2016
Major Fire At Industrial Unit In Co Armagh
Emergency services are at the scene of a major fire at an industrial unit in Portadown, Co Armagh.
The blaze happened on the Drunnacany Road on Monday, 24 October.
The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service are at the scene and residents in the area have been advised to keep their windows and doors shut.
(CD)
The blaze happened on the Drunnacany Road on Monday, 24 October.
The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service are at the scene and residents in the area have been advised to keep their windows and doors shut.
(CD)
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