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BBC News
22-07-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
West Belfast: 5G mast 'deliberately' set on fire
A fire at a 5G mast in west Belfast on Monday night is being treated as deliberate, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has said. Police received a report of the fire at about 23:50 BST at the Kilwee Business Park in the Upper Dunmurry Lane Area and firefighter extinguished the fire. In a statement police added that "some damage was caused to electronics in a nearby building". It follows a recent series of arson attacks on 5G masts, mostly in west Belfast, bringing the total to 18 since June 2023. Most of the attacks took place between January 2023 and December 2024, there were 13 incidents involving masts in west Belfast, the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) has month, the PSNI said they were engaging in "proactive patrolling" of 5G masts in order to "provide greater security" around these sites after another spike in attacks. Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey has called the PSNI to "step up to the mark and bring those responsible to justice"."These reckless actions are damaging our community, disconnecting people and putting lives at risk."It's time for those involved in these attacks to recognise the harm they are causing and to stop," he added. 'Damages vital infrastructure' Belfast's Deputy Lord Mayor Paul Doherty, from the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP), described the attack on Upper Dunmurry Lane as a "disgraceful act of destruction that put lives at risk and damages vital infrastructure". "These attacks are becoming more frequent and more coordinated, and those behind them must be brought to justice.""Too many people are suffering here as a result of this madness," he added.
Yahoo
19-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Fire service tackling blaze at former Foyle College site
Firefighters are tackling a blaze at the old Foyle College building in Londonderry. The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) said it received the first reports of a fire at 19:31 BST on Saturday. Five NIFRS appliances were sent to the scene, including one aerial unit. Nearby residents have been advised to keep their windows closed and to bring pets indoors because of the smoke. In a social media post, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said Duncreggan Road has been closed to traffic while the emergency services deal with the fire.
BBC News
19-07-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Foyle College: Fire service tackle blaze at former site
Firefighters are tackling a blaze at the old Foyle College building in Londonderry. The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) said it received the first reports of a fire at 19:31 BST on NIFRS appliances were sent to the scene, including one aerial residents have been advised to keep their windows closed and to bring pets indoors because of the smoke. In a social media post, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said Duncreggan Road has been closed to traffic while the emergency services deal with the fire.
BreakingNews.ie
19-07-2025
- BreakingNews.ie
Police investigating two arson incidents in Derry and Armagh
Police in Northern Ireland are investigating two incidents of arson in the early hours of Saturday morning. Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses after a report of a fire at flat in Derry shortly after 5:15am. Advertisement Emergency services attended the Clon Elagh area where damage was caused to the inside and outside of the flat. A second flat also sustained 'minor damage', police said, adding: 'Thankfully, there was no-one in either property at the time.' The incident is being treated as 'arson with intent to endanger life' and investigators are asking witnesses to contact them using reference 273 of 19/7/25. Detectives are also investigating a separate incident in Lurgan. Advertisement They are appealing for information after a report of a fire at a property in Windsor Avenue shortly after 1am. Detective Sergeant Lewis said: 'Officers along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service attended and the fire was extinguished, however significant damage was caused to the property. 'A number of residents, who were evacuated while emergency services tackled the blaze, have been allowed to return to their homes. 'This is being treated as arson and I am appealing to anyone who witnessed anyone suspicious in the area, or to anyone with CCTV or other footage that could assist with the investigation, to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference 74 19/07/25.' Advertisement
BBC News
19-07-2025
- BBC News
Lurgan: Windsor Avenue residents return home after arson attack
Residents in Lurgan, County Armagh, have returned to their homes after an arson attack on Saturday happened at a derelict property in Windsor Avenue at about 01:00 BST.A number of residents had to leave their properties while the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) tackled the injuries were reported, NIFRS said, but significant damage has been caused. DUP councillor Peter Haire told BBC News NI that "somebody could have been killed"."We are lucky there were no injuries," he said."There are businesses and houses right beside and we could be looking at a different story today."This is a listed building and it was once beautiful to look at. "The owners don't live in the country. It's devastating."I appeal to those behind this arson attack to stop."
