Moat Street fire was arson

The NIFRS says the fire at Moat Street today, Thursday, was deliberate
The police cordon at Moat StreetThe police cordon at Moat Street
The police cordon at Moat Street

The blaze caused traffic chaos this morning in Londonderry.

Police are advising motorists that Moat Street in Londonderry is closed to traffic following a fire involving a number of vehicles in the street.

The PSNI and NIFRS crews are at the scene and there are no reports of injuries at this stage, however, it is understood three cars have been damaged and there is damage to a number of homes. A total of 15 people have been evacuated from their homes.