Enniskillen: Waste disposal facility fire ongoing but under control

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Firefighters at the scene of the fire at a commercial premises in EnniskillenImage source, NIFRS
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Firefighters at the scene of the blaze at a commercial premises on Tuesday

A fire at a waste disposal facility in Enniskillen is ongoing but is now under control, the NI Fire and Rescue Service has said.

The fire service was called to the scene at Largy Road at 04:10 GMT on Tuesday.

About 40 firefighters, five fire appliances, three special appliances and a British Red Cross Emergency team were sent to the scene.

Two fire appliances and a high volume pump remain at the scene.

The fire will be assessed later on Tuesday night to see if firefighters need to remain overnight.

People living nearby had been asked to to keep their windows and doors closed.

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Residents have been asked to keep windows and doors closed.