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Disused factory fire 'suspicious' | |
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A fire which destroyed a building in the Loguestown Industrial Estate, Coleraine, is being treated as suspicious. | |
More than 50 firefighters battled high winds for four hours to tackle the blaze on Monday evening. | |
The building is expected to be demolished later. It belongs to roofing and lining company, Haire Bros. | |
Group Commander Peter O'Reilly from the Fire and Rescue Service said his firefighters' safety was paramount. | |
"It was particularly dangerous in that it was an unoccupied factory or warehouse," he said. | |
"There have been a number of significant incidents across the UK and Ireland recently where firefighters have lost their lives or been put in danger. It is always foremost in our minds." | |
Initial concerns that the roof of the building may have contained asbestos proved false. | |
Firefighters were able to contain the fire and stop it spreading. | Firefighters were able to contain the fire and stop it spreading. |