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NIFRS statement as 50 firefighters tackle blaze in Co Armagh

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Residents are asked to keep windows and doors closed

Emergency services are in attendance at a fire in Co Armagh on Saturday morning.

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The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service has been tackling the blaze at a commerical building in Milford since before 4am on February 21.

50 firefighters have been tasked to the scene and local residents are asked to keep their windows and doors closed until the fire has been dealt with.

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A Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) spokesperson said: “Crews are currently attending a fire at commercial premises at Ballyards Road, Milford, Armagh.

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“The initial call was received at 0345hrs, Saturday 21st February 2026.

“Currently over 50 Firefighters from stations in Armagh, Keady, Portadown, Banbridge, Dungannon, Newtownhamilton, Lisburn, and a water tanker from Pomeroy are currently working to bring the incident under control.

“Local residents are advised to keep windows and doors closed, and members of the public are asked to avoid the area to support firefighting operations.

“We would like to thank the public for their patience whilst we dealt with the incident.”

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