Over 50 firefighters tackle blaze in Newtownabbey

An NIFRS spokesperson said six fire appliances, two aerial appliances and over 50 firefighters are tackling the outbreak
Author: Chris BrennanPublished 28th Sep 2025
Last updated 28th Sep 2025

Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service are a blaze in Newtownabbey.

It is at Whiteabbey Hospital.

Firefighters dealt with the blaze on Sunday

Six fire appliances, two aerial appliances and over 50 firefighters are tackling the outbreak.

Firefighters dealt with the blaze on Sunday

Members of the public are being asked to avoid the area, with local residents advised to keep windows and doors shut.

Later on Sunday afternoon (3:20pm) NIFRS said operations were being scaled down.