Carrickfergus: cause of fire on North Street 'accidental ignition' - NIFRS

Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue crews have dealt with a fire on North Street, Carrickfergus.

The incident was reported at 11.19am this morning, Monday, June 8.

Two appliances from Carrickfergus Fire Station attended the incident.

A NIFRS spokesperson said: “Firefighters were called to reports of a fire at a commercial premises on North Street, Carrickfergus. The fire was extinguished prior to NIFRS arrival and firefighters used gas monitors to confirm readings were normal.

"The cause of the fire is believed to be accidental ignition and the scene was handed over to NIE. Firefighters left the scene at 1.49pm.”

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