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Investigation into factory blaze | Investigation into factory blaze |
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An investigation is under way to establish the cause of a fire at a factory in Antrim. | |
The blaze started at lunchtime on Monday at the Camden Group Glass Factory at the Caulside Drive estate. | |
More than 50 people had to be moved from their homes for a time as the factory contained hazardous chemicals. | More than 50 people had to be moved from their homes for a time as the factory contained hazardous chemicals. |
Nine fire trucks and three specialist appliances tackled the blaze. Firefighters stayed at the scene overnight to dampen down the building. | |
They used extension ladders to get at the blaze from above, while part of the building has been destroyed. | |
Local residents were advised to close their windows and stay indoors. | Local residents were advised to close their windows and stay indoors. |
At its height, the blaze could be seen from as far as 10 miles away. | At its height, the blaze could be seen from as far as 10 miles away. |
About 80 people are at the factory and, in a statement on Tuesday, the company said they would be redeployed in its five other factories. | |
Managing Director Kieran Lavery said: "We are pulling out all the stops to retain customer satisfaction and to redeploy staff." |
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