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<\/p>\nFirefighters were called to reports of a blaze on Balloo Way in Bangor just after 3.30pm.<\/p>\n
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Around six appliances are at the scene<\/p>\n
The PSNI have issued safety advice for those travelling or living in the area following the incident. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe public are advised to avoid the Balloo Way, Bangor due to a fire in the area. Emergency services are currently at the scene and residents are advised to keep windows closed due to smoke,\u201d a spokesperson said.<\/p>\n
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Fire crews tackling an ongoing Bangor fire at Balloo Road industrial estate. Pacemaker<\/p>\n
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A Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said eight fire appliances are in attendance from fire stations in Bangor, Newtownards, Knock, Holywood and Lisburn.<\/p>\n
Large plumes of smoke can be seen over Bangor.<\/p>\n
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Fire crews tackling an ongoing Bangor fire at Balloo Road industrial estate. Pacemaker<\/p>\n
As emergency services responded to the fire, DUP MLA Peter Martin urged people to avoid travelling to the area. <\/p>\n
“I hope that no one has been injured in the fire. If you are nearby, keep your windows closed,” he said. <\/p>\n
\u201cPlease avoid travelling in the Balloo area until the Fire service have got the fire under control. The roads around Bangor are very busy this evening and the thick smoke is reducing visibility in some surrounding roads.\u201d<\/p>\n
North Down MP Alex Easton paid tribute to emergency personnel as they responded to the fire. <\/p>\n
He said: \u201cThe Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service is currently on the scene tackling the fire, and I want to pay tribute to the firefighters and all emergency personnel responding in difficult circumstances.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have spoken to the PSNI, and I would strongly urge members of the public to stay away from the Balloo Industrial Estate area to allow the emergency services to carry out their work, and to keep access routes clear.\u201d <\/p>\n
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Fire crews tackling an ongoing Bangor fire at Balloo Road industrial estate. Pacemaker<\/p>\n
Mr Easton added: \u201cI hope and pray that no one has been hurt.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy thoughts are with everyone involved, including those working to bring this incident under control.\u201d <\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Alliance\u2019s Connie Egan praised fire crews for their actions.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am extremely grateful to the Fire and Rescue Service for their prompt and professional response to the fire, which could have caused even more damage had they not managed to bring it under control quickly,\u201d said the North Down MLA.<\/p>\n
“This was a very major fire and has obviously caused quite a lot of concern to those living nearby. My thoughts are with the team at Fusco, who will be incredibly distressed. I just hope that no one has been injured as a result.”<\/p>\n
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