Blaze at derelict building in Monkstown was 'deliberate' says NI Fire and Rescue Service
A blaze at a derelict building in Monkstown on Wednesday evening (September 23) is believed to have been started deliberately.
Residents were advised to keep windows and doors closed while firefighters dealt with incident at Metro Park, Cloughfern Avenue.
At the height of the blaze seven fire appliances along with a Command Support Unit were in attendance, including 53 operational personnel.
In an update on Thursday (September 24), a Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) spokesperson said the fire was reported at 7.13pm.
The spokesperson added: “Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used four jets to extinguish the fire. The cause of the fire is believed to be deliberate ignition and firefighters left the scene at 11.15pm.”
NIFRS also thanked the public, who had been asked to avoid the area, for their patience during the operation.