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Yahoo
11 hours ago
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Fire service tackling blaze at former Foyle College site
Firefighters are tackling a blaze at the old Foyle College building in Londonderry. The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) said it received the first reports of a fire at 19:31 BST on Saturday. Five NIFRS appliances were sent to the scene, including one aerial unit. Nearby residents have been advised to keep their windows closed and to bring pets indoors because of the smoke. In a social media post, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said Duncreggan Road has been closed to traffic while the emergency services deal with the fire.
BBC News
11 hours ago
- Climate
- BBC News
Foyle College: Fire service tackle blaze at former site
Firefighters are tackling a blaze at the old Foyle College building in Londonderry. The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) said it received the first reports of a fire at 19:31 BST on NIFRS appliances were sent to the scene, including one aerial residents have been advised to keep their windows closed and to bring pets indoors because of the smoke. In a social media post, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said Duncreggan Road has been closed to traffic while the emergency services deal with the fire.
BreakingNews.ie
21 hours ago
- BreakingNews.ie
Police investigating two arson incidents in Derry and Armagh
Police in Northern Ireland are investigating two incidents of arson in the early hours of Saturday morning. Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses after a report of a fire at flat in Derry shortly after 5:15am. Advertisement Emergency services attended the Clon Elagh area where damage was caused to the inside and outside of the flat. A second flat also sustained 'minor damage', police said, adding: 'Thankfully, there was no-one in either property at the time.' The incident is being treated as 'arson with intent to endanger life' and investigators are asking witnesses to contact them using reference 273 of 19/7/25. Detectives are also investigating a separate incident in Lurgan. Advertisement They are appealing for information after a report of a fire at a property in Windsor Avenue shortly after 1am. Detective Sergeant Lewis said: 'Officers along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service attended and the fire was extinguished, however significant damage was caused to the property. 'A number of residents, who were evacuated while emergency services tackled the blaze, have been allowed to return to their homes. 'This is being treated as arson and I am appealing to anyone who witnessed anyone suspicious in the area, or to anyone with CCTV or other footage that could assist with the investigation, to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference 74 19/07/25.' Advertisement
BBC News
a day ago
- BBC News
Lurgan: Windsor Avenue residents return home after arson attack
Residents in Lurgan, County Armagh, have returned to their homes after an arson attack on Saturday happened at a derelict property in Windsor Avenue at about 01:00 BST.A number of residents had to leave their properties while the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) tackled the injuries were reported, NIFRS said, but significant damage has been caused. DUP councillor Peter Haire told BBC News NI that "somebody could have been killed"."We are lucky there were no injuries," he said."There are businesses and houses right beside and we could be looking at a different story today."This is a listed building and it was once beautiful to look at. "The owners don't live in the country. It's devastating."I appeal to those behind this arson attack to stop."
Irish Post
7 days ago
- Irish Post
Firefighter attacked as service called to 72 bonfire incidents during 'challenging' Eleventh Night
A FIREFIGHTER was attacked during a 'challenging' evening for the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) as it dealt with 72 bonfire-related incidents over the Eleventh Night. Area Commander Andy Burns described the attack as an isolated incident, adding that most people supported the service through the evening. However, he said that during a three-hour period, the number of emergency calls received by the service was up by 154 per cent on the same time last year. "It was a challenging and extremely busy night for NIFRS with an increase in demand for our Regional Control Centre and emergency response," said Mr Burns. Bonfire incidents Bonfires are traditionally lit every year in unionist areas of Northern Ireland on the night before the Twelfth of July, which marks the victory of Protestant King William of Orange over Catholic King James II. During the eight-hour period between 6pm on July 11 and 2am on July 12, the fire service received 277 emergency 999 calls. This resulted in firefighters attending 194 operational incidents, 72 of which were bonfire-related, with peak activity occurring between 10pm and 1am. "During this period, the number of emergency calls received increased by 154 per cent when compared to 2024," said Mr Burns. He added: "I would like to thank our firefighters, Regional Control Centre personnel and support employees involved in the operational response tonight. "Despite the period of increased demand to bonfire-related incidents, we worked hard to ensure emergency response across Northern Ireland was maintained. "Disappointingly, a firefighter was attacked while attending a bonfire in Lisburn. They were not injured and remained on duty. "This was an isolated incident and not reflective of the support shown to firefighters in carrying out their duties across the evening." Wildfires and collisions In addition to bonfire-related incidents, firefighters also had to contend with a range of emergency calls throughout Thursday evening. These included a number of wildfires, with five appliances despatched to the Bloody Bridge area of Newcastle and a three-vehicle road traffic collision with 10 casualties in Rathfriland, Co. Down. Due to the high temperatures and dry weather over the Bank Holiday weekend in the North, the NIFRS expects the period of heightened operational activity to continue over the coming days. "We are prepared and ready to respond and are encouraging everyone to stay vigilant to the risk of fire in the countryside and to follow our advice to help keep themselves and their loved ones safe,' said Mr Burns. See More: Bonfires, Eleventh Night, NIFRS, Twelfth Of July
