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Fire crews deal with shops blaze Shops damaged in 'suspect' blaze
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A fire which badly damaged part of a shopping centre in Downpatrick is thought to have been started deliberately. A fire which badly damaged part of a shopping centre in Downpatrick, County Down, is thought to have been started deliberately.
It took fire crews almost three hours to bring the blaze under control at the Grove Shopping Centre. It took more than 40 firefighters and six fire engines three hours to tackle the blaze at the Grove Shopping Centre.
Shop units and part of the mall have been extensively damaged by the blaze, which spread to three adjacent stores. Shop units and part of the mall have been extensively damaged by the fire, which spread to three adjacent stores.
The fire is understood to have broken out in the roof of the building. It was discovered at about 0420 BST. Fire Service Commander Mark Watson said when fire crews arrived they were confronted by a major fire.
More than 40 firefighters and six fire engines were sent to the scene. "Some shops we will allow to re-open just as soon as we can, but obviously some, due to the damage, will not be opening today," he said.
The area around Market Street was cordoned off while firefighters damped down debris left by the blaze. The fire is understood to have broken out in the roof of the building. It was discovered at about 0420 BST on Thursday.
The area around Market Street was cordoned off while firefighters damped down debris left by the blaze, but has now re-opened.
Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward.Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward.
Meanwhile, a man has been arrested after a suspicious fire near Lisburn in County Antrim.
Six police officers were treated for smoke inhalation after attending the incident at a flat at Seymour Hill in Dunmurry. Some residents were also taken to hospital.