Northern Ireland

Fire crews battle for close to three hours fighting large blaze at Co Antrim metal recycling facility

Large plumes of black smoke could be seen in the Trench Road area of Mallusk

NIFRS at the scene of a fire in Mallusk. PICTURE COLM LENAGHAN
The blaze at the recycling facility in Mallusk
By Suzanne McGonagle

Fire crews battled for hours fighting a large blaze at a metal recycling facility in Co Antrim.

Five fire appliances, one aerial and a control support unit attended the blaze on the Trench Road in Mallusk on Tuesday.

Large plumes of black smoke could be seen in the area after the fire is believed to have started at around 2pm.

The fire was dealt with by shortly before 5pm, with the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) thanking the “public for their patience whilst firefighting operations took place”.

NIFRS at the scene of a fire in Mallusk. PICTURE COLM LENAGHAN
NIFRS at the scene of a fire in Mallusk.

It is understood machinery was on fire at the metal recycling site.

The (NIFRS) earlier in the day said in a post on social media: “NIFRS is currently at the scene of a fire on Trench Road, Mallusk, Glengormley.

“The initial call was received at 2.05pm today (Tuesday 30 July 2024).

NIFRS at the scene of a fire in Mallusk. PICTURE COLM LENAGHAN
Five fire appliances were called to the scene.
NIFRS at the scene of a fire in Mallusk. PICTURE COLM LENAGHAN
NIFRS at the scene of a fire in Mallusk.

“Please avoid the area and local residents are advised to keep windows and doors closed at this time.W

Police closed roads in the area.