Firefighters have been tackling a blaze at a former poultry factory in Ballymoney.
The fire broke out at the former Fleming Poultry factory on the Ballymena Road.
It’s been declared a ‘major incident.’
The cause of the fire is still being investigated.
Residents on the Garryduff Road have been advised to stay indoors and close all their windows.
NIFRS are currently tackling a major fire at industrial premises, previously known as Fleming Poultry, Ballymena Road, Ballymoney.
NIFRS have declared a ‘Major Incident’ and put arrangements in place to maintain emergency response cover across Northern Ireland.
— Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (@NIFRSOFFICIAL) November 22, 2021
Buses to schools have been affected by the fire, say Translink.
#Ballymena Due to a major fire incident having been declared in the Ballymena Road area of Ballymoney, the Ballymena and Garryduff Roads are closed to all traffic. This is affecting bus services to local schools at this time.
— Translink (@Translink_NI) November 23, 2021
After 8 hours on scene at Ballymena Road, Ballymoney, NIFRS Firefighters continue operations to bring a declared "major incident" under control. Thanks to our Blue Light partners and other agencies who have assisted NIFRS to implement operations throughout the evening.
— Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (@NIFRSOFFICIAL) November 23, 2021
