WATCH: Catherine Street remains closed after firefighters extinguish blaze at former Limavady nightclub
Road users are advised Catherine Street in Limavady remains closed on Friday (May 31) morning after a blaze at a former nightclub.
Police say the fire has been brought under control and motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative main routes.
This video by Chris Arthur / McAuley Multimedia shows the dramatic scene with billowing smoke and flames engulfing the building at the height of the incident.
In an appeal on Thursday evening for residents to keep their windows closed, Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service said: “NIFRS are currently fighting a fire at a former nightclub in Catherine Street, Limavady, opposite Limavady Fire Station.
"NIFRS was alerted to the fire at 17:42 hours on Thursday 30 May 2024. The fire involves three buildings. There are currently eight fire appliances in attendance, one aerial appliance and a command support unit.
"Operations will continue for some time, and local residents are advised to stay away from the area and keep windows and doors closed while the incident is ongoing.
"Firefighters are working as quickly as possible to extinguish the fire and make the scene safe.”