NIFRS sent five appliances to the scene
A Co Fermanagh football clubhouse has suffered ‘serious damage’ following a fire on Saturday afternoon. Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NFIRS) were called to the scene on May 23 following reports of a blaze at the Enniskillen Road site.
NIFRS sent five appliances to the scene to bring the fire under control. There were no reports of any injuries.
In a statement, a spokesperson for the club described the blaze as ‘significant’ and said the clubhouse would be closed for the ‘foreseeable’.
The statement read: “There was a significant fire in the Ballinamallard United FC clubhouse this afternoon.
“Five fire engines and accompanying firefighters were in attendance. There is serious fire damage.
“The clubhouse will be closed for the foreseeable future.
“Thanks to all the fire service staff for their work to contain and extinguish the fire.”
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine said: “I am devastated to hear the news of a fire at Ballinamallard United FC. This will be of a huge shock not only to those connected to the club but the community and the footballing fraternity across Northern Ireland.
“I am thankful nobody was injured, as this is a very busy Clubhouse at the heart of the community. Tribute to those who were on the scene and to the NI Fire Service.
“I spoke with the Club’s Chairman Tom Elliott to offer my solidarity with the Club. I trust in the future the Clubhouse will once again be brought back to full use.”
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