Londonderry: NIFRS tackle blaze in city centre

The NIFRS is dealing with a fire in the Queens Court area

The PSNI has said the NIFRS is dealing with a fire in the Queens Court area
Author: Chelsie KealeyPublished 16th Oct 2023
Last updated 16th Oct 2023

Over 60 Firefighters are currently tackling a blaze at a residential and commercial property in Lower Clarendon Street, Northland in Londonderry.

The PSNI has said the NIFRS is dealing with a fire in the Queens Court area.

The Strand Road in Derry is closed between the police station and Lower Clarendon Street.

Motorists are advised to follow diversions.

Cool FM/ Downtown has contacted the NIFRS for further details.

A statement from the NIFRS said: "People in the area are advised to close windows and doors while the incident is ongoing.

“The call was received at 11.58am today (Monday 16 October 2023). Ten Fire Appliances are in attendance including 2 from Crescent Link Fire Station and 3 from Northland Fire Station.

“Appliances from Newtownstewart, Maghera, Magherafelt and Dungiven Fire Stations, along with a Command Support Unit from Strabane, are also present.

“The incident is ongoing.”

More to follow.

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