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Homes evacuated over gas concern Residents face night out of homes
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Fears over gas cylinders exploding has led to a large number of homes being evacuated in a County Down village. About 100 homes in a County Down village have been evacuated after a fire at a welding workshop prompted fears that gas cylinders could explode.
Emergency services are at the scene of a fire at industrial premises at Old Park Road in Drumaness. A 200-metre exclusion zone was set up around the premises at Old Park Road in Drumaness at about 0900 GMT on Tuesday.
A 200-metre exclusion zone was put in place following the outbreak of the fire at about 0900 GMT on Tuesday. It is believed the cooling-down period will last until Wednesday morning.
A number of roads remain closed, and police have asked motorists to avoid the area. Local residents who need assistance, medical help or alternative accommodation have been advised to attend Ballynahinch Community Centre.