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Major blaze at thatched roof pub Blaze destroys thatched roof pub
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Firefighters are tackling a major blaze at one of Ireland's largest thatched roof pubs. One of Ireland's largest thatched roof pubs has been destroyed in a fire.
Ten fire appliances have been sent to the fire at the Tidy Doffer on the Ravernet Road, outside Lisburn. At its height, 10 fire appliances tackled the blaze at the Tidy Doffer on the Ravernet Road, outside Lisburn.
It is understood the blaze began at about 1200 GMT, just after the premises had opened for the day's business. The fire, which began at about 1200 GMT just after the premises had opened for the day's business, has now been put out.
Two customers and about six staff had to be moved from the building. It is thought a spark from an open fire may have ignited the blaze. Two customers and about six staff had to be evacuated from the building. A spark from an open fire is thought to have started the blaze.
Witnesses say the premises has been extensively damaged. Fire crews used a special foam to bring it under control.
The pub contained a number of looms and other historical artefacts from the linen industry.
Its landlord has said it is too early to know whether or not the pub will be rebuilt.