27/02/2006
Tyre depot fire threatens homes
Residents close to a fire at a tyre and fuel depot in west Belfast had to be evacuated last night as firefighters fought the blaze.
Emergency services were alerted to the blaze in the depot at Brookland Grange off the Stewartstown Road at around 10pm on Sunday.
The fire service were concerned about fuel and gas cylinders, including an acetylene gas cylinder on the premises.
The cause of the fire is being investigated.
(SP/GB)
Emergency services were alerted to the blaze in the depot at Brookland Grange off the Stewartstown Road at around 10pm on Sunday.
The fire service were concerned about fuel and gas cylinders, including an acetylene gas cylinder on the premises.
The cause of the fire is being investigated.
(SP/GB)
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